Biblical Times, Spiritual Spaces

Druids, the mysterious wizards of the Celts, have always fascinated the world. They are an integral part of ancient literature, as heroes of Irish legends and stars of modern fantasy worlds. But who were they really?

An artistic, spiritual adventure to the Vatican heritage site, where religion, politics, arts and science meet...and new, untold secrets are revealed. Through 3D and CGI, watch archeologists, art restorers and palaeographers reveal the true history of this architectural masterpiece.

Gaudi left us a spectacular work. And an unfinished creation: the Sagrada Familia. A huge, senseless cathedral project, whose rules and spirit must be understood in order to be completed. A challenge that has occupied the successors of the great Catalan architect for more than a century.

April 15, 2019: a fire rages at the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Now, more than 200 experts are working on its restoration.

The story of the faith of mankind. The five biggest religions’ origins and traditions, their festivals, and the challenges they face today.

From ancient caves and catacombs in Israel and Italy, to enigmatic passages in the gospels, evidence shows that Jesus had 12 female disciples who also played a critical role in the birth of Christianity. These indispensable women preached, healed, baptized and even bankrolled the movement.

We've all heard of the Ox and the ass, and the donkey that carried Mary, but did you know gazelles are mentioned in the Bible? Or whales, lions, scorpions. A whole menagerie is featured. Some are creatures of the holy lands, but others have been selected for traits that make them ideal symbols.

Unmask the history of papal conclaves, from the earliest church history through today. Explore how voting for a Pope has changed over time, through political intrigue, Renaissance corruption and modern changes by Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI.

Examining the most incredible architectural constructions of antiquity, those that inspired our engineers and helped build the modern world.

Go beyond the legends and clichés to discover the real St. Patrick: a fifth-century Christian who was brought to Ireland as a slave, where he labored six long years before finally escaping, only to voluntarily return to bring his message of peace to the Irish people.

Their ships plied the seas and rivers of half the globe. They were bloodthirsty warriors and fine craftsmen. They were the Vikings.

Turning points in history often hinge on one decision. We look at moments in history where one decision changes everything.