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
DARK CITY miniature effects
DARK CITY miniature effects. Model maker, Lewis Morley talks about the miniatures made in Australia for the 1998 Alex Proyas Film. Segment from Sense of Scale documentary.
Are Animals Religious?
Are humans the only religious species? New research on chimpanzees, elephants, and other animals challenges our assumptions about awe, grief, ritual, and the emotional roots of religion.
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…
How Dinosaur Extinction Gave Us Fruit
One of the most surprising effects of the cascade of changes that played out in the wake of dinosaur extinction may have been the evolution of a world absolutely teeming…
Mawaan Rizwan Dish Podcast
When he’s feeling fancy, Mawaan’s partial to a vermouth cocktail, so Nick kicks things off with a Sharp Dresser. Angela follows with a moreish pork and mushroom tantanmen, topped with…
The Origins of Arabic
In this video, we explore the history and development of the Arabic language, as well as its connection to religion.
Dish Podcast: Claudia Winkleman
Angela prepares a tasty roast topside of beef with Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes and a side of savoy cabbage, providing some delicious inspiration for Mother’s Day. The experts at…