History
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The Bible in Our Own Language
Glenn Townend
How the unstinting, courageous effort of one man made history.
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Valentine's Day Quick Facts
Jay Sheen
Was this day in February always about roses and teddy bears? Jay Sheen finds out.
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The Hittites
Until recently, scholars believed that the Hittite kingdom mentioned in the Bible was a fictional nation. David Down explains how we now know they did exist.
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The Church in the Attic
Harold Harker
Harold Harker tells the story of a museum in Amsterdam that graphically portrays the tension between Catholics and Protestants in the Reformation era.
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The Story of the King James Bible
Bryan Ball
The King James Version is the most widely read Bible in the history of the English Bible. Bryan Ball tells the story.
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The Ecumenical Diplomat
Harold Harker
Harold Harker takes a look at the life of German Protestant Reformer Martin Bucer.
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The Treaty of Waitangi
Christine Miles speaks with historian Paul Moon about the sometimes contentious agreement made between the British and the Maori some 170 years ago.
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The Pilgrims
Harold Harker
The Pilgrims have over one million direct descendants in the United States. Harold Harker recalls their origins.
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The Puritans
Harold Harker
Harold Harker follows the journey of a group of people so desperate for religious freedom that they risked their possessions and lives to obtain it
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Oberammergau: A Town of Passions
John Lauder
John Lauder travelled to a small German village to witness what could possibly be the world's longest running play.
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More Trick than Treat
Stephanie Speirs
Although today it's celebrated quite differently to its origins, Halloween has a history that might surprise you, as Stephanie Speirs explains.
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Desire of Ages
Not everyone can write a book about Christ's life, says Arthur Patrick, but he tells the story of one woman who did.
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Charles Fitch: herald of Christ's return
William Miller proclaimed the nearness of Christ's return. Charles Fitch became one of his most ardent followers. Arthur Patrick tells the story.
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Why Darwin's triumph?
Timothy Standish
Biologist Timothy G Standish looks at the history of Darwinism for an explanation of why it has been so successful.
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Radical Baptists: Thank God for What they Teach Us!
Historian Arthur Patrick unpicks one of the rich strands of Christian history.
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Where the World Found a New Word
Harold Harker
Every word has an origin. Harold Harker takes us to the place "protestant" became a way to describe a large part of Christianity.
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London Town
Harold Harker
Harold Harker explores some of the sites of Christian history in London, planned Olympic host for 2012.
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How Attitudes Have Changed!
Pope Benedict's visit to Australia suggests a clear shift in thinking. Historian Arthur Patrick explains.
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William Miller: preacher of the Advent
George Knight
He struggled with God over proclaiming the truths he'd learned in the Bible but when he surrendered, he stirred a nation. George Knight tells the story.
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The Carol that Stopped a War
There is power in sharing-be it a gift, a meal or a song. Victor Parachin tells the story of the oft sung Christmas carol, "Silent Night."
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Iona: The Holy Island
Harold Harker
Harold Harker visits a remote Scottish island to explore its rich Christian history and influence.
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St Andrews: Home of the Brave
Harold Harker
Nothing makes a place more interesting than knowing it's history. Harold Harker tells some of the stories that make St Andrews a town of interest.