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60 Minutes, Built By Angels
presented by Scott Pelley, 1957-; produced by Nicole Young, fl. 2009; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2019), 13 mins
The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are believed to have been built by angels. The northern highlands of Ethiopia rose 31 million years ago when fissures in the earth flooded the Horn of Africa with lava a mile deep. Includes interviews with Fasil Giorghis, an Ethiopian architect and historian; Tsigie Selassie Me...
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presented by Scott Pelley, 1957-; produced by Nicole Young, fl. 2009; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2019), 13 mins
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The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are believed to have been built by angels. The northern highlands of Ethiopia rose 31 million years ago when fissures in the earth flooded the Horn of Africa with lava a mile deep. Includes interviews with Fasil Giorghis, an Ethiopian architect and historian; Tsigie Selassie Mezgebu Head Priest of Lalibela; Stephen Battle, an architect; Simon Warwick a master stonemason.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Interview, News story
Contributor
Nicole Young, fl. 2009
Author / Creator
Scott Pelley, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Fasil Giorghis, fl. 2007
Topic / Theme
Monuments, Christianity, Religious beliefs, Churches, Archaeological sites, Architecture, Excavation, Religion and Belief Systems, Ethiopians, Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Allah In Europe, Hamburg
directed by Jan Leyers, fl. 2018 and Johannes Bucher, fl. 2018; presented by Jan Leyers, fl. 2018; produced by Tom de Baerdemaeker, fl. 2018, in Allah In Europe (Zurich, Zurich Canton: First Hand Films, 2018), 43 mins
What is the future of Islam in Europe? How hopeful can we be of an European, enlightened version of Islam? Will it be possible to overcome the Europeans' distrust of Islam? Jan Leyers goes in search of answers. He heads off to Sarajevo, Budapest, Vienna, Hamburg, Paris, London, Copenhagen and Malmö. He listens to...
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directed by Jan Leyers, fl. 2018 and Johannes Bucher, fl. 2018; presented by Jan Leyers, fl. 2018; produced by Tom de Baerdemaeker, fl. 2018, in Allah In Europe (Zurich, Zurich Canton: First Hand Films, 2018), 43 mins
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What is the future of Islam in Europe? How hopeful can we be of an European, enlightened version of Islam? Will it be possible to overcome the Europeans' distrust of Islam? Jan Leyers goes in search of answers. He heads off to Sarajevo, Budapest, Vienna, Hamburg, Paris, London, Copenhagen and Malmö. He listens to the voice of experts and the word on the street and talks with religious men and women, with ex - believers and new converts. What do...
What is the future of Islam in Europe? How hopeful can we be of an European, enlightened version of Islam? Will it be possible to overcome the Europeans' distrust of Islam? Jan Leyers goes in search of answers. He heads off to Sarajevo, Budapest, Vienna, Hamburg, Paris, London, Copenhagen and Malmö. He listens to the voice of experts and the word on the street and talks with religious men and women, with ex - believers and new converts. What do they hope for and what are their concerns? In this series, Jan stays true to his style: nuanced and respectful, without shying away from controversy.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tom de Baerdemaeker, fl. 2018
Author / Creator
Jan Leyers, fl. 2018, Johannes Bucher, fl. 2018
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
First Hand Films
Series
Allah In Europe
Topic / Theme
Religious conversions, Cultural assimilation, Religion, Islam, Europeans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 Film Platform
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Allah In Europe, Paris (2018)
directed by Jan Leyers, fl. 2018 and Johannes Bucher, fl. 2018; presented by Jan Leyers, fl. 2018; produced by Tom de Baerdemaeker, fl. 2018, in Allah In Europe (Zurich, Zurich Canton: First Hand Films, 2018), 43 mins
What is the future of Islam in Europe? How hopeful can we be of an European, enlightened version of Islam? Will it be possible to overcome the Europeans' distrust of Islam? Jan Leyers goes in search of answers. He heads off to Sarajevo, Budapest, Vienna, Hamburg, Paris, London, Copenhagen and Malmö. He listens to...
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directed by Jan Leyers, fl. 2018 and Johannes Bucher, fl. 2018; presented by Jan Leyers, fl. 2018; produced by Tom de Baerdemaeker, fl. 2018, in Allah In Europe (Zurich, Zurich Canton: First Hand Films, 2018), 43 mins
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What is the future of Islam in Europe? How hopeful can we be of an European, enlightened version of Islam? Will it be possible to overcome the Europeans' distrust of Islam? Jan Leyers goes in search of answers. He heads off to Sarajevo, Budapest, Vienna, Hamburg, Paris, London, Copenhagen and Malmö. He listens to the voice of experts and the word on the street and talks with religious men and women, with ex - believers and new converts. What do...
What is the future of Islam in Europe? How hopeful can we be of an European, enlightened version of Islam? Will it be possible to overcome the Europeans' distrust of Islam? Jan Leyers goes in search of answers. He heads off to Sarajevo, Budapest, Vienna, Hamburg, Paris, London, Copenhagen and Malmö. He listens to the voice of experts and the word on the street and talks with religious men and women, with ex - believers and new converts. What do they hope for and what are their concerns? In this series, Jan stays true to his style: nuanced and respectful, without shying away from controversy.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tom de Baerdemaeker, fl. 2018
Author / Creator
Jan Leyers, fl. 2018, Johannes Bucher, fl. 2018
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
First Hand Films
Series
Allah In Europe
Topic / Theme
Islam, Arabs
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 Film Platform
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Ancient Mysteries, Season 3, Quest For The Holy Grail
produced by Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Quest For The Holy Grail: A staple in medieval legend, it sometimes appeared as a cup, a chalice, or a dish. Some say it was taken to England, where it became a part of...
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produced by Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
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Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Quest For The Holy Grail: A staple in medieval legend, it sometimes appeared as a cup, a chalice, or a dish. Some say it was taken to England, where it became a part of the Arthurian legend. Was it the vessel from which Christ shared wine at the Last Supper?
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995, Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Ancient Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
Laurence Gardner, 1943-2010, Norris J. Lacy, 1940-, Caitlin Matthews, 1952-, John Matthews, 1948-, Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Person Discussed
Laurence Gardner, 1943-2010, Norris J. Lacy, 1940-, Caitlin Matthews, 1952-, John Matthews, 1948-, Mary Magdalene, Arthur, legendary King of England, Jesus Christ, 0006-0033
Topic / Theme
Jesus Christ, Religious practices, Religious faiths, Religious artifacts, Spirituality, Spiritual healing, Traditional history, Bible, Christianity, Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, ca. 30 C.E., Europeans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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Cities Of The Underworld, Season 1, Episode 12, Secret Pagan Underground
produced by Allison Hynes, fl. 2003, Thirty Four Productions and Authentic Entertainment, in Cities Of The Underworld, Season 1, Episode 12 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2007), 43 mins
Cities of the Underworld descends below the streets of major cities such as New York, Cairo, London, and Tokyo to explore the remnants of subterranean civilizations left buried there. Episode: Secret Pagan Underground: Cappadocia is where East meets West, setting the stage for bloody battles and ruthless land wars...
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produced by Allison Hynes, fl. 2003, Thirty Four Productions and Authentic Entertainment, in Cities Of The Underworld, Season 1, Episode 12 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2007), 43 mins
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Cities of the Underworld descends below the streets of major cities such as New York, Cairo, London, and Tokyo to explore the remnants of subterranean civilizations left buried there. Episode: Secret Pagan Underground: Cappadocia is where East meets West, setting the stage for bloody battles and ruthless land wars. This landscape in modern day Turkey is unlike any other in the world.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Don Wildman, 1961-, Allison Hynes, fl. 2003, Thirty Four Productions, Authentic Entertainment
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Cities Of The Underworld
Person Discussed
Mimar Sinan, 1488-1588
Topic / Theme
History, Churches, Caves, Underground construction, Christianity, Architecture, Religious cults, Arabs, Romans (ancient), Turkish
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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The Cross and the Bodhi Tree: Two Christian Encounters With Buddhism
written by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; directed by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; produced by David Channer, Clare Gartrell Davis and Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 43 mins
This fascinating film is about two unique individuals, a French Catholic priest and an English Protestant nun and the powerful influence of Buddhism on both of them. Father Francois Ponchaud, a published author, writes on Cambodian politics and history and speaks fluent Khmer with Cambodian villagers. Mother Rosem...
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written by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; directed by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; produced by David Channer, Clare Gartrell Davis and Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 43 mins
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This fascinating film is about two unique individuals, a French Catholic priest and an English Protestant nun and the powerful influence of Buddhism on both of them. Father Francois Ponchaud, a published author, writes on Cambodian politics and history and speaks fluent Khmer with Cambodian villagers. Mother Rosemary leads a life of silence and prayer in a convent in Oxford. Yet both the active missionary priest and the contemplative Mother Super...
This fascinating film is about two unique individuals, a French Catholic priest and an English Protestant nun and the powerful influence of Buddhism on both of them. Father Francois Ponchaud, a published author, writes on Cambodian politics and history and speaks fluent Khmer with Cambodian villagers. Mother Rosemary leads a life of silence and prayer in a convent in Oxford. Yet both the active missionary priest and the contemplative Mother Superior practice Buddhist meditation. For Father Ponchaud, who lost nearly all his students in the Cambodian "killing fields," meditation sustains him in the face of tragedy, as well as in everyday life. For Mother Rosemary, this meditation lent support to her life of prayer when "prayer seemed to go dead." In the era of globalization, when human ventures and ideas are being thrown together an unprecedented rate, Father Ponchaud and Mother Rosemary point a way forward both for institutional religions and for seekers of truth outside the confines of convention. They shed light on the character of Jesus Christ, the path of the Buddha and the call to holiness. They demonstrate that it is possible to retain deep roots in one tradition while being profoundly enriched by another. College Adult
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001, Mother Rosemary, fl. 2012, Francois Ponchaud, fl. 2012, David Channer, Clare Gartrell Davis, Denis Nowlan
Author / Creator
Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Speaker / Narrator
Denis Nowlan
Person Discussed
Francois Ponchaud, fl. 2012
Topic / Theme
Cambodian, Spirituality, Prayer and meditation, Buddhism, Christianity, Religion, Ethnography
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Disappearing World, Witchcraft Among the Azande
directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975; produced by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1981), 53 mins
This documentary analyzes the role of witchcraft among the Azande people of central Africa, who considered it to be a major danger. They believe that witchcraft can be inherited and that a person can be a witch without realizing her or his bad influence. The film shows that, because of this danger, effective means...
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directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975; produced by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1981), 53 mins
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This documentary analyzes the role of witchcraft among the Azande people of central Africa, who considered it to be a major danger. They believe that witchcraft can be inherited and that a person can be a witch without realizing her or his bad influence. The film shows that, because of this danger, effective means of diagnosing witchcraft are vital. Several methods of diagnosis are explored in the film, the most important being benge, a poison wh...
This documentary analyzes the role of witchcraft among the Azande people of central Africa, who considered it to be a major danger. They believe that witchcraft can be inherited and that a person can be a witch without realizing her or his bad influence. The film shows that, because of this danger, effective means of diagnosing witchcraft are vital. Several methods of diagnosis are explored in the film, the most important being benge, a poison which is fed to baby chickens. The chick's death or survival provides a judgment of the person in question.
Anthropologists have long argued about the nature and significance of belief in witchcraft and sorcery and, more generally, about the similarities and differences between such thought and Western science. This film treads this path delicately, exploring an explanation of reality incomprehensible to a majority of Westerners and, at the same time, portraying the Azande as a clear-thinking and familiar group of people.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Ryle, 1952-, Andre Singer, fl. 1975, William Boyd, 1895-1972
Author / Creator
Andre Singer, fl. 1975, John Ryle, 1952-
Date Published / Released
1981
Publisher
Royal Anthropological Institute
Series
Disappearing World
Speaker / Narrator
William Boyd, 1895-1972
Topic / Theme
Zande, Social control, Wicca, African ethnic groups, Religion
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1981 by the Royal Anthropological Institute
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The Great Muslim American Road Trip, Episode 3, Back on the Road Again: Arizona, Nevada, California
directed by Alexander Kronemer, 1960-; presented by Sebastian Robins and Mona Haydar, 1988-; produced by Jeremy Morrison, fl. 2010 and Alexander Kronemer, 1960-, Unity Productions Foundation, in The Great Muslim American Road Trip, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 53 mins
In this three-part travelogue, a young Muslim American couple discover America’s Muslim roots on Route 66. From Chicago to St. Louis to Amarillo Texas, and across the Southwest, rap-star Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins enjoy the iconic highway’s well-known roadside attractions, and along the way disco...
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directed by Alexander Kronemer, 1960-; presented by Sebastian Robins and Mona Haydar, 1988-; produced by Jeremy Morrison, fl. 2010 and Alexander Kronemer, 1960-, Unity Productions Foundation, in The Great Muslim American Road Trip, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 53 mins
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In this three-part travelogue, a young Muslim American couple discover America’s Muslim roots on Route 66. From Chicago to St. Louis to Amarillo Texas, and across the Southwest, rap-star Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins enjoy the iconic highway’s well-known roadside attractions, and along the way discover its overlooked Muslim American story. Touring Route 66, a Muslim couple meet setbacks and surprises: traces of a 16th century Musli...
In this three-part travelogue, a young Muslim American couple discover America’s Muslim roots on Route 66. From Chicago to St. Louis to Amarillo Texas, and across the Southwest, rap-star Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins enjoy the iconic highway’s well-known roadside attractions, and along the way discover its overlooked Muslim American story. Touring Route 66, a Muslim couple meet setbacks and surprises: traces of a 16th century Muslim explorer, a Syrian camel driver who surveyed Route 66, and a Muslim Village in Las Vegas.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jeremy Morrison, fl. 2010, Alexander Kronemer, 1960-, Unity Productions Foundation
Author / Creator
Alexander Kronemer, 1960-, Sebastian Robins, Mona Haydar, 1988-
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
The Great Muslim American Road Trip
Topic / Theme
Islam, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2022 Unity Productions Foundation
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In Search of History, The Bloody History Of Human Sacrifice
produced by Tim Evans, fl. 1996-2017, Filmroos Inc., in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 44 mins
In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Bloody History Of Human Sacrifice: Human sacrifice was once considered the greatest offer...
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produced by Tim Evans, fl. 1996-2017, Filmroos Inc., in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 44 mins
Description
In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Bloody History Of Human Sacrifice: Human sacrifice was once considered the greatest offering that man could make. Blood was shed to bring peace or provide victory, to ward off evil spirits or beckon avenging ones.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tim Evans, fl. 1996-2017, Filmroos Inc., David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
Cynthia Ann Humes, 1958-, David Carrasco, Carole R. Fontaine, 1950-, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Person Discussed
Cynthia Ann Humes, 1958-, David Carrasco, Carole R. Fontaine, 1950-
Topic / Theme
Evil, Hinduism, Religious cults, Worship, Spirituality, Religious practices, Ancient civilizations, Carthaginians, Aztecs, Europeans
Copyright Message
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In Search of History, The Holy Lance
produced by Peter Doyle, fl. 1988-2014, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 44 mins
In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Holy Lance: As Jesus was dying on the cross, a Roman soldier pierced his side with a spea...
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produced by Peter Doyle, fl. 1988-2014, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 44 mins
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In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Holy Lance: As Jesus was dying on the cross, a Roman soldier pierced his side with a spear--thus giving birth to legend.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Doyle, fl. 1988-2014, Greystone Communications, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
Hermann Fillitz, 1924-2022, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Person Discussed
Hermann Fillitz, 1924-2022, Henry I, 1068-1135, Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, 1844-1900, King Otto, Charlemagne, 0742-0814, Jesus Christ, 0006-0033, Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, 0272-0337, Helena, Saint, 0246-0330
Topic / Theme
Empire, Jesus Christ, Christianity, Ancient civilizations, Germans, Romans (ancient)
Copyright Message
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