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...religions and cultures over the plethora of centuries that humanity has persevered, it has multiple names and descriptions. Nevertheless, it has common underlining characteristics: it is a dark, unbearably hot, smelly and eerie place, certainly not a place one would choose to reside forever. ‘Hell was often designated with the classical terms of Hades or, more rarely,...

...religion to cultural, social and political change in Britain in the years after the French Revolution...Wilberforce: 1.1 Early influences - In the early summer of 1771, the clergyman and writer John Newton (1725–1807) was visited at Olney by two of his admirers, William and Hannah Wilberforce, a wealthy childless couple, and their 11-year-old nephew and heir, also named...

...religion?...Britain is chockablock with sacred sites. Two great traditions that stand out are the standing stones of our prehistoric megalithics, and our beautiful cathedrals. Most famous of these are Stonehenge and Glastonbury Abbey but what raised them above the rest? And why, in a secular Britain, are they still special to us? Transcript Find out more Explore the...

...religion The many guises of the emperor Augustus Herodotus and the invention of history Exploring Ovid's big ideas HeadStart Classical Studies is designed for anyone and everyone who is interested in finding out more about ancient Greece and Rome. With no prior knowledge assumed, these courses are designed to allow you to get a head start with each topic, whether you are...