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Why do we celebrate Christmas?

Christmas is celebrated by Christians all over the world. In doing so, they commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is the Christmas story all about, and how did it become popular? Author: ZDF/TerraX/Brigitte Duczek/Marietta Pauli/Jochen Schmidt Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here

What is the meaning of the Lamb of God?

On Easter Vigil, Christians light the Easter candle on the Easter fire. This light in the darkness reminds them of what the biblical texts describe: Jesus conquered death. Author: ZDF/Church and Life Kath./Karoline Knop/Bettina Reich/Maximilian Mohr Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to w

What is the significance of the Easter candle?

During Easter Vigil, Christians light the Easter candle on the Easter fire. With this light in the darkness, they remind us of what the biblical texts describe: Jesus conquered death. Author: ZDF/Kirche und Leben kath./Karoline Knop/Bettina Reich/Maximilian Mohr Translation and dubbing: alugha Cl

The meaning of Pentecost

Pentecost is celebrated by Christians all over the world. In some languages, it says what it's about. In Greek it is called penticosti (50). Because something happened 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus. The festival comes from Jewish traditions. Author: ZDF/Sunday/Brigitte Duczek/Marietta Pau

WHEN ARE WE ALL GOING TO DIE

When will life on earth be completely and totally destroyed? Y2K and the Mayan calendar of 2012 might have been closer to a doomsday then we think. Find out about the biggest end of the world myths. How do you think the world is going to end? Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/LifeN

How the early Germans lived

How did the Germans settle and live? In the 1st century BC only about two and a half million Germanic tribes settled in all of Europe. No village had more than 200 residents. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Gruppe 5/ Sabine Bier, Sahar Eslah, Cristina Trebbi/Martin Christ, Marc Riemer, Joachim C. Seck/ Claudi

Hairstyles among the Germanic peoples

The men made a big fuss about their hair, which they styled extensively with their universal weapon, the comb. The Suebian knot was especially popular. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Group 5/ Sabine Bier, Sahar Eslah, Cristina Trebbi/Martin Christ, Marc Riemer, Joachim C. Seck/ Claudia Spoden, Ramin Sabeti/F

The temperament theory

The temperament theory was developed by Greek scholars in ancient times and used by Islamic physicians in the Middle Ages. It was once used to treat diseases that could not be cured surgically. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Gruppe 5/ Susanne Utzt, Sahar Eslah, Martin Carazo Mendez/ Martin Christ, Marc Riem

The power structure in the Arab Empire

Around 700 AD, the Arabs ruled over about 60 million people. At the head of the empires there was a caliph. Right below were the governors of the provinces, who primarily collected taxes. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Gruppe 5/ Susanne Utzt, Sahar Eslah, Martin Carazo Mendez/ Martin Christ, Marc Riemer, Joac