Tag: religion
Krishna – The Avatar of Divine Wisdom
Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, is central in the epic Mahabharata and revered for his divine wisdom and miracles. As a charismatic and divine character, he plays a crucial role in the Battle of Kurukshetra, offering spiritual guidance in the Bhagav...
The Story of Buddha – Prince Siddhartha Gautama
Born in Lumbini in the 6th century B.C. which lies in today´s modern day Nepal, Buddha was a spiritual leader and teacher whose life serves as the foundation of the Buddhist religion. "Siddhartha Gautama" the renowned prince of Shakya Dynasty in Nepal was...
Dr. Hofstadter Meets Mrs. Cooper
“As a psychiatrist, I know how important people's superstitions can be to them.”
Imbolc Explained: Groundhog Day's Celtic Origins
Ever wonder how Groundhog Day became a thing? It started with Imbolc (February 1st), a celebration of spring's arrival dedicated to the Celtic fertility goddess Brigid.
Inside Lalibela, the Mysterious Holy Site Visited by 200,000 Ethiopian Christians on Their Annual Pilgrimage
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.
Every Major Pagan Symbol and What They Mean
Throughout history, symbols have played an important role in pagan traditions. These symbols are visual representations of deep-rooted beliefs and sacred wisdom.
Christmas Before Christ: Yule and Other Northern European Traditions
A look at Slavic, Baltic, Celtic and Germanic Christmas-time traditions and their similarities and origins, with an especial focus on Yule, as well as the nature of Santa Claus.
Sculpting Monsters EXACTLY As Described in the Bible
We know there are flying dragons and talking snakes and other mythological creatures in the bible. Let's watch the artist Jazza sculpt one of these creatures exactly as they are described in the Bible. He also draws a few others based on their descripti...
900 Year Old Viking Church
Hopperstad Stave Church in Vik in Sogn dates from around 1130. When the new church was built in 1877 the stave church was sold to the National Trust of Norway (Fortidsminneforeningen). During its long life, Hopperstad Stave Church has experienced both per...
God Tells Agnes Her Time is Up
Agnes discovers that her holy portrait has started to talk back to her! Or is it someone else?
Someone Built a Secret Apartment in a NYC Church…
The great thing about this apartment is you can live here for $1000 a month, as long as you’re willing to put up with a few sacrifices…but contemplating eternity won't be one of them.
Why Did It Take 632 Years to Complete Cologne Cathedral?
A well-known example of Gothic architecture and German Catholicism that was inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.
God’s Architect: Antoni Gaudi’s Glorious Vision
Architect Antoni Gaudi's vision for the Sagrada Familia, a church under construction for over 130 years, is aided by modern technology.
