From the late Roman Empire all the way to our own time, no continuously existing institution or belief system has wielded as much influence as Christianity, no figure as much as Jesus. Worshipped around the globe by more than a billion people, he is undoubtedly the single most important figure in the story of Western civilization and one of the most significant in world history altogether. Yet who was Jesus of Nazareth? What was he like? It's a question...

It's a series of programs exploring great figures and events from biblical times. Historical, archaeological and anthropological evidence gives fresh insights into the historical realities of the times. Stylish drama re-enactments, CGI graphics, and expert opinions offer a comprehensive exploration into some of the Bible's most compelling people and stories.

Presents a series of twelve lectures that provide an introduction to the New Testament for people who recognize or appreciate its cultural importance or have religious commitments to it. This course is historical and does not presuppose faith or deny faith. The four Gospels, the book of Acts, the 21 epistles and the book of Revelation are studied in terms of the factors which eventually produced them.

This course examines the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci, focusing on his life during the Italian high Renaissance.

Marjoleine Boonstra visits the people who have translated this little masterpiece from French into Tibetan, Tamazight, Sami, and Nawat. All of these languages are under threat. Passionately enthusiastic language researches, teachers, and translators talk about how the observation of an alien prince on earth are interpreted in their own culture.

Looks at how The godfather film, based on the novel by Mario Puzo, and its sequels shows the influence of power, passion, crime and death influence the psyche of the American public and real-life organized crime.

This 36 lecture series surveys the great artistic talent in Holland in the 17th century, showing approximately 450 pieces of art.