Culture

Empires

Within the long history of civilization are great eras of struggle, triumph, and loss. These periods are reflective of the best and worst of humanity; explosive creativity, ultimate depravity, the use and abuse of power, and war.

Martin Luther: Reluctant Revolutionary

55m 29s

The Catholic Church uses all of its might to try and silence Luther, including accusations of heresy and excommunication.

Episodes

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    Martin Luther: Driven to Defiance

    54m 55s

    Martin Luther is born into a world dominated by the Catholic Church. For the keenly spiritual Luther, the Church's promise of salvation is irresistible.

  • Peter & Paul and the Christian Rev. Pt. 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Peter & Paul and the Christian Rev. Pt. 1

    56m 1s

    Early Christianity faced powerful obstacles. The might of the Roman Empire and the power-politics of ancient Jerusalem lay a heavy burden on those who believed Jesus was "the Messiah."

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