Professor Dave Explains
Early Philosophical Thought (East Asia and India)
Philosophy has its roots all over the world, and although the best preserved documents are from the Western world, which is why this topic is so frequently studied from a Western perspective, there are a number of Eastern thinkers that...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Manichaeism & Islam
Why did Manichaeism fail and where was it popular in the west? Where is Islam situated in China and when did it come there? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 3
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: The Jesuits pursuit
What were they looking for in China? Where could the Jewish presence be found in China in the past? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 6
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: The silk roads and religious movements
What were the major religions that moved along the silk roads? What items moved from west to east? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 1
Religion for Breakfast
The 3 Wise Men: Ancient Magicians?
"Wise men" or "Magi?" What did this mean for the inhabitants of the ancient Mediterranean?
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Nestorian Christianity
How well received was this form of religion and why did the Mongols favor it? What was Xi'an like during the Tang dynasty? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 4
Step Back History
What is the Yazidi Religion?
A mysterious ancient religion from northern Iraq is in danger! Let's learn about them.
Step Back History
What is the Zoroastrian Religion?
Zoroastrians have been around for over 2,000 years. Their influence can be found in Christianity and Islam, and they bring you cultural relics like the zodiacs. Today, we’re going to go deep in our Human history, maybe further back than...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Buddhism
How did Buddhism come into China? How did the texts survive for so long throughout the centuries? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 2
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Zoroastrianism
What is known of this religion in China? What motivated Christian rulers in the west to send missionaries to China and why? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 5
Archaia Historia
The Religion that Shaped Ancient Iran
Long before Christianity or Islam there was another monotheistic religion that dominated ancient Persia. Today we'll examine and try to explain what exactly was Ancient Zoroastrianism
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Iraqi Kurds seek to revive their identity through Zoroastrianism
In an ancient and ruined Zoroastrian temple in Iraqi Kurdistan Faiza Fuad embraces her new faith (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 30 Cyrus the Great
Podcast History of our World episode with Rob Monaco, teaches us about the ancient Persian culture and their tolerant, freedom loving ruler, Cyrus the Great. [38:34]
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 31 Prophets and Kings
Chapter 31 of Podcast History of our World audio segment on ancient Persian prophets and kings spreading the word of one god, leading to the practice of Zoroastrianism in the Persian Empire. [23:49]
Crash Course
Crash Course World Mythology #23: The Apocalyspe
This video focuses on the Apocalyspe in World Mythology. Mike Rugnetta is going to tell you stories of death, destruction, divine judgment, damnation, and the occasional happy ending. That's right, this week we're talking about the...
BBC
Bbc Podcasts: Episode 43: Silver Plate Showing Shapur Ii 1 Jun 2010
Silver plate showing Sasanian King Shapur II, who ruled Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, looks at power and faith in 4th Century Iran. He describes how an apparently secular image of King Shapur...