This 1923 silent version of the Victor Hugo classic the Hunchback of Notre Dame features a great performance by Lon Chaney Sr. as disfigured outcast from society, Quasimodo, the noble hunchback who gives his life for Esmerelda.
Once a year over 3 million Muslims make their way to Mecca for a once in a lifetime pilgrimage. This footage is amazing as we experience hundreds of thousands of people in unison, acting as one as they circle what is left of Abraham's first place of worship.
Every religion on earth has its rituals. Take a look at this monk in Japan. With every step he rings a bell. This devotional rite is an experience to behold. This is just one of the rituals shot in 24 countries from the award winning film, Baraka.
Dance has held a place in cultures both sacred and profane. This rare clip was filmed in the outback of Australia. Few people in the US have witnessed this Aboriginal dance ritual until now. From the award winning film, Baraka.
The connection between ape and man has never been better represented than in this video clip. Pay close attention to the simian's eyes as you will experience nature and feel a closeness to our nearest cousins in the animal kingdom. From the award-winning film, Baraka.
Throughout the world, men and women adorn their bodies with bright colored inks. These are sacred rituals. This clip takes us to Africa, Australia and the Amazon. Once again we see the universality of human nature.
Since the beginning of man stories of demonic possession have been passed from generation to generation. Here is real life footage of an exorcism to rid a human of the demon trapped inside.
Mahalia Jackson is one of the most gifted Gospel artists of all time and with this captivating verizon of "He's Got The Whole World in His Hands" you can hear why.
Fully completed in 1436 A.D., The Florence Cathedral, or the Florence Duomo as it is called in Italy, is a prime example of Italian Gothic architecture and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Tuscany region of Italy today.
Take a look at some moving clips of Pope John Paul II. From his early times as a pope to his death. This is a moving video clip history of the pope. A tribute to the pope
There are many stories handed down over two thousand years of Jesus visiting Ethiopia and this video explores the historical record. But how accurate can these stories actually be?
700 years after their dissolution, the Templars still fuel fantasy and legend. They have been linked to the Holy Ark, the Shroud of Turin and even to the Masonic Temple whose members believe was founded by the Templars.
Mahalia Jackson has been acclaimed by many as America's greatest gospel singer. Her strong voice and soothing style provide a unique sound like no other. Here she sings 'Let There Be Peace on Earth.'
In Bali, the natives have a ritual where they mimic the sound of monkeys and this clip captures the essence of this ancient ritual, still practiced today on the island. Bizarre, yet strangely addictive!
For over four decades now, Loretta has fashioned a body of work as artistically and commercially successful - and as culturally significant - as any female performer you'd care to name. Here she performs her ballad, "How Great Thou Art".
Are the ancient biblical prophecies coming true in our generation? Increased earthquake activity, disastrous flooding, famine and war are all commonplace events in our society. Are these the signs of the apocalypse?
Having never known the touch of a man, Mary is visited by the Angel Gabriel
who announces to her that she is to have a son named Jesus and he shall
reign over the house of Jacob forever.
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