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Ahriman
Ahriman is the evil spirit in Early Iranian Religion, Zoroastrianism, and Zorvanism, Lord of Darkness and Chaos, and the source of human confusion, disappointment, and strife. He is also known as Angra Mainyu (evil spirit or dark spirit...
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Religion in the Middle Ages
A concise discussion of religion in medieval Europe focusing on how the Church worked, aspects of worship, and tenets of belief.
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Medieval Europe - Religion In Medieval Europe
A concise presentation of the importance of religion in medieval Europe.
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Society & Religion in the New England Colonies - Khan Academy
The New England colonies organized society around the Puritan religion and family farming. In this video, Kim Kutz Elliott explores New England settlers' reasons for immigrating to North America and their farming and fishing economy. View...
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Documentary on the History of the Vikings: Norse Culture, Religion, Seafaring and Famous Vikings
This documentary on the history of the Vikings covers the beginning of the Viking Age, the Norse and Viking Culture, Norse Mythology and Religion, Ships, Trade, Famous Vikings such as Ragnar Lothbrock, Ivar the Boneless, Bjorn Ironside and...
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Animated map shows how religion spread around the world
Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are five of the biggest religions in the world. Over the last few thousand years, these religious groups have shaped the course of history and had a profound influence on the trajectory...
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Roman Religion - The Imperial Cult Explained
The Imperial Cult in the Roman Empire was an important tool for the romanization of the Empire, it brought with it a sense of commonality to the provinces of the Roman world. But it proved to be incompatible with Christianity. Narration...
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The Religion and Beliefs of Ancient China
This video discusses the various religions and beliefs of ancient China.
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Japanese Religion: Shinto
Shinto is the indigenous religion of Japan, a life-affirming animism calling upon the blessings of the numinous forces of nature and of specific spirit deities. Shinto is largely associated with growth and prosperity; encouraging people to...
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20 Images of Petra
This gallery showcases 20 photos of Petra (Jordan), the former capital of the Nabataean kingdom, which thrived as a trading centre from the 4th century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Petra is an ancient city carved into a canyon by the Nabataeans...