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A place for exploring religion, spirituality and non-religion.
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The many guises of the emperor Augustus
This free course focuses on Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, who lived from 63 BCE to 14 CE. The rule of Augustus marked a significant political change in Rome, and Augustus’ position as emperor was initially fragile and controversial. Key to his success in holding onto power was his masterful use of visual propaganda to cement his position and ...
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HeadStart Classical Studies
Explore the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome with this collection of free courses on the classical world.
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Happy Saint Patrick's Day
March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. Find out more about the patron saint of Ireland and discover Ireland's culture and heritage.
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Mi'kmaq: First Nations people
These films give insight into Mi'kmaq life and examine the renewal of traditional customs by interviewing key members of the community who discuss the benefits and difficulties in attempting to hold on to their ancestry.
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Ramadan Mubarak!
The holy month of Ramadan, determined by the lunar cycle, runs from 11th March - 10th April this year. Discover how this isn't just a time for abstaining but a time for celebration while showing devotion to Islam.
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Graham Harvey on Davi Kopenawa at Oxford University
Graham Harvey reflects on a recent roundtable discussion with shaman, Indigenous diplomat and scholar, Davi Kopenawa Yanomami.
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World Day of Social Justice
20th February is the World Day of Social Justice. Find out more with our FREE resources...
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To lie or not to lie?
A lie’s a lie, right? But what if it wasn’t that simple? This game makes you think about your moral responses to different lies
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Exploring ancient Greek religion
The ancient Greeks did not have a term equivalent to the English word ‘religion’. However, their world was populated by numerous figures they both recognised and worshipped as divinities. Among these figures was Amphiaraos, an ancient Greek hero who was later worshipped as a god and popularly associated with healing through the medium of dreams....
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Religion as Virus - Richard Dawkins
Athiest and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins said religion and science can't sit side by side. This animation explains more...
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Religion as Mother - JJ Bachofen
JJ Bachofen, a Swiss professor, thought religion was part of the process that started before monogomy, when mothers were the only reliable parent - hence, god was a woman. This animation explains more...