The Twilight of the Celts
The discovery of a huge sanctuary in Switzerland allows the archeologists to start an investigation about the religion of the Celts.
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The China Mission Episode 4 - Expulsion - 1950s
In the late 1940s, a communist victory in the Chinese Civil War seemed inevitable. It was not good news for the hundreds of Irish missionaries working in China at the time.
The China Mission Episode 3 - War - 1940s
From 1920 to 1954, hundreds of Irish men and women served as Roman Catholic missionaries in China. They worked in social relief services for the public all through the Second World War and the civil war that followed.
The China Mission Episode 2 - Disaster - 1930s
Millions of Chinese died and millions more were left homeless after the Yangtze River flood of 1931. Irish priests and nuns played an important role in the disaster relief.
The China Mission Episode 1 - Beginnings - 1920s
From 1920 to 1954, hundreds of Irish men and women served as Roman Catholic missionaries in China. They worked in social, pastoral and disaster relief services at an extraordinarily turbulent but fascinating period of Chinese history.
The Road to Emmaus, PA
Three somewhat skeptical friends take a road trip in a haggard RV reenacting an ancient Biblical pilgrimage. In the gospel of Luke, the resurrected Jesus is said to appear to two travelers walking form Jerusalem to Emmaus in ancient Israel. This is the modern story of three travelers looking for Jesus between Jerusalem, Ohio and Emmaus, PA. What starts as an investigative experiment ends as a poignant story of post-modern pilgrimage and communal awakening.
Science Vs. God Season 1 Episode 3 - Mind and Consciousness
Human consciousness is the most mysterious phenomenon in the universe. Not only does it exist; it is sophisticated beyond understanding. The big issue: does the immaterial reality of human consciousness point to an immaterial mind behind the universe? Examining the evidence from ‘the God gene’ to near death experience, this episode brings the final clash of views of this God question series.
Science Vs. God Season 1 Episode 2 - Life and Evolution
If ever God had an undertaker, it surely must be Charles Darwin. Yet, says his biographer James Moore “Darwin was never really an atheist”. He has, nevertheless, become its patron saint. The evidence for evolution is compelling. Indeed its achievements are so spectacular that they lead to underlying questions about why it is so successful if there is no over-arching mind. In this episode champions of the view that Darwin has buried God clash with their theistic counterparts.
Festivals of the World - Episode 5
Discover Bestival (UK), Sapporo Snow Festival (Japan), Bonnaroo Festival(USA) and Chinese New Year (China),
Festivals of the World - Episode 4
Discover San Farmin Festival (Spain), Rio Carnival (Brazil), Saint Patrick's day (Ireland) and Austin City Limit (USA).
Festivals of the World - Episode 13
Discover Calgary Stampede Festival (Canada), South by Southwest (USA), Awa Odori (Japan) and Wanderlust (USA).
Festivals of the World - Episode 12
Discover Kumbh Mela (India), Rainbow Serpent (Australia), TIFF (Canada) and Governors Ball Music Festival (USA).
Festivals of the World - Episode 11
Discover Universo Paralello (Brazil), Gion Matsuri (Japan), Naadam (Mongolia) and Latitude (UK).
Festivals of the World - Episode 10
Discover Koningsdad (Netherlands), Outside Lands (USA), Semana Santa (Spain) and Edimburg Festival (Scotland).
Delhi, India (Part. 2)
Lyndon visits some of the most famous architectural highlights of Delhi such as the Red Fort, the India Gate or the Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
Athens, Greece
The Greece capital welcomes Carolyne for a long tour of the city : from food specialties to nice encounters and of course the magnificent achievements of ancient Greece.