Islam & Christianity in Africa

The link is to a relatively "basic" 28 minute video produced by a Lutheran group.

Jerusalem: A Center for Three Faiths

As we discussed in lecture, Jerusalem plays an important role in the historical narrative of the three great monotheistic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the left-hand column, click on "Jerusalem: Battle for the Holy Land (Paddy Ashdown)" Pay particular attention to the competing claims of the three faiths.
Paddy Ashdown's "Jeursalem: Battle for the Holy Land"

The Blue Mosque, Constantinople, and Istanbul

With the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the imperial capital immediately became an important center in the Muslim world. The images and links connect to views of the famous "Blue Mosque" whose design clearly owes a debt to the great Hagia Sophia.
Blue Mosque Video

Click any of the videos in the left-hand column for views of both the interior and exterior of the building.

Hagia Sophia

Check out this cool video on the great church that Justinian commissioned: the Sancta Sophia. What does "Hagia Sophia" mean and why was it so named?
Hagia Sophia

The Rise of the "Great Men" Caesar and the Rest

Emperor Titus who led the Roman forces in the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE.



The famous western (or "wailing") wall, all that remains of Herod's Temple.

Diocletian

To the left is the "modified" bust of Pompey (who was quite bald and, apparently, very vain).


Julius Caesar


Augustus (Octavian) Caesar