Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Islam, explaining Islamic culture through the daily life and rituals of Muslims around the world, and chronicling Islam's rise of the Ottoman Empire between the ninth and twelfth centuries to the twentieth.
Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Buddhism, discussing the religion's philosophy and beliefs, looking at the life of Buddhist founder Siddhartha Gautama, and examining the spread of the religion throughout the world.
This three-part program documents the rise and growth of Islam throughout the world, from the birth of Prophet Muhammad in the 6th century through the peak of the Ottoman Empire 1000 years later. Discusses the impact of Islamic civilization on world history and culture.
Documents the spiritual history of the Mediterranean Basin, focusing on the ancient cultures from the region that have shaped the religions of the modern world.
Learn the history of Jewish culture and why it has survived despite persecution through the ages. Examine sacred texts, holidays, and the centers of Jewish life, synagogue and the home. (50 min.).
After living in poor conditions, Oliver runs away to the streets of London. There he meets a gang of pickpockets and soon Oliver's life is changed forever.
