How to See an Exquisite Corpse
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Surrealist Manifesto, this short documentary takes a deep dive into the Surrealist game “exquisite corpse,” a collaborative drawing made by multiple people,…
When Vikings Invaded Italy
Dr Roy Casagranda
Coptic Christianity Explained
Coptic Orthodox Christianity is one of the oldest branches of Christianity, tracing its roots to first-century Egypt. This video explores its history, theology, saints, and unique traditions.
The Ancient Greeks Who Converted to Buddhism
Greece is very far away from the heartland of early Buddhism in India and parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. But thanks to Alexander the Great, Hellenistic and Buddhist cultures came…
The Original PB&J from 1901
Tasting History
A History of Waffles
Communion Wafers to Eggo
What Fantasy Gets Wrong About Sacred Groves
Fantasy loves sacred groves as untouched relics of a lost world. This video shows what scholars actually find on the ground, and why sacred groves thrive not through isolation, but…
The Origins of Arabic
In this video, we explore the history and development of the Arabic language, as well as its connection to religion.
We live in a city dreamt up by 19th century hucksters
via Greg Ruben
When Ancient Weeds Fooled Us
Ancient weeds began mimicking early crops again and again over the course of the agricultural revolution, as ancient farmers made similar mistakes in different places at different times.And it turns…