An introduction (in 2 parts) to the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead (Spells of Coming Forth by Day) - what the Book of the Dead is, what the Book of the Dead isn’t, what the Book of the Dead’s purpose was, and why anyone would want a Book of the Dead.

What motivates someone to disguise their race, gender, religion, etc.? Danielle explores the complicated history of passing in the United States.

The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, with an estimated death toll between 4.5 and 8 million.

Baron Samedi is a celebrated Vodou spirit from Haitian and New Orleans traditions, portrayed as a flamboyant skeleton overseeing death, resurrection, and fertility. Often depicted humorously, he guides souls to the afterlife, offers protection, and symbol...

Devotional objects made of gold and gems, donated over the past five centuries to honor San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, are kept in a vault-like museum in the southern Italian city.

The hidden meaning behind Pope Francis’s clothes.

It's a story that spans 4,000 years, older than the Bible...and it's all true.

Napoleon contemporary, Pope Leo XIII was born in 1810 and is the earliest-born person ever filmed (documented).

"The Druids didn't write down their teachings because the sound of rain doesn't need translating."

Why Was an Artist Almost Executed for This Painting?

He Who Altered the Historical Roots of Human Consciousness!

Paganism is a term with historical roots and diverse meanings, originating from the Latin word "paganus," which means "country dweller" or "villager."

This video delves into the history, legends, and mysteries surrounding the Knights Templar. Established around 1119 and officially recognized by the Pope in 1129, this group of French knights swore to protect Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem and the Holy L...

Host Harini Bhat tells the story of Rebecca Cox Jackson and Rebecca Perot, two free Black women in the 19th century who were partners in life and upended the religious establishment to create their own spiritual Shaker community.

The Ethiopian Bible is one of the most mysterious and controversial books that ever existed. Even the country itself is shrouded in mysteries that can’t be explained but that’s a story for another day. Ethiopia is home to one of the oldest civilizations i...