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Eid al-Fitr article icon

History & The Arts

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is a major Islamic holiday, marking the end of Ramadan. Find out more about the ‘lesser Eid’ in this article.

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5 mins
Why do we feast on so much chocolate at Easter? article icon

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Why do we feast on so much chocolate at Easter?

Have you ever wondered what's the connection between Easter and chocolate? In this article Graham Harvey looks at the origins of our appreciation of chocolate eggs. 

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10 mins
Holi: The festival of colours, the festival of diversity article icon

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Holi: The festival of colours, the festival of diversity

Holi is celebrated as the Festival of colour, love and spring. Shonil Bhagwat explores this Hindu festival's links to diversity of nature, people and culture in this article.

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5 mins
Religion, Faith, Spirituality and Worldviews? video icon

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Religion, Faith, Spirituality and Worldviews?

People use different terms to describe their beliefs about the world but what does religion, faith, spirituality and worldviews mean? This animation explores the themes further.

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Why worldviews?

What is meant by ‘worldviews’? This animation imagines a public demonstration and the differing reasons people may have for attending.

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5 mins
Religion, belief and worldviews hub collection icon

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Religion, belief and worldviews hub

A place for exploring religion, spirituality and non-religion.

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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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5 mins
Mi'kmaq: First Nations people video icon

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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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5 mins
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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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10 mins
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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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5 mins
Religion as Virus - Richard Dawkins video icon

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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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5 mins
Religion as Mother - JJ Bachofen video icon

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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...

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