The History and Folklore of Samhain in less t...

A quick conversation on my personal research on Italian Baroque artist Caravaggio. 

This is the second episode on "White" Jesus. Hosted by The_Cool_Art_historian and cohosted by Julesinspace_. Focuses on the connection between Christianity and racism in America. 

Long before it was a sugary moviefest, the Halloween we know was called Samhain. The Celts of ancient Ireland believed Samhain was a night when the barrier between worlds was thin, the dead could cross over, and if you didn't disguise yourself, evil fairies might spirit you away. ...  Show more

Halloween — the night of ghost stories and trick-or-treating — has religious origins that span over two thousand years and over time, the Catholic Church, pagan groups, and even the brewing company Coors have played a role in shape-shifting the holiday. How did Halloween turn fro ...  Show more

Halloween — the night of ghost stories and trick-or-treating — has religious origins that span over two thousand years. Over time, the Catholic Church, pagan groups, and even the brewing company Coors have played a role in shape-shifting the holiday. How did Halloween turn from a ...  Show more

Describing many of the widely celebrated traditions and their origins.