Movies and TvShows featuring "religious-history" theme.

In 1936, Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. With the help of his former lover, Marion, and his friend, Sallah, Indy embarks on a dangerous adventure filled with traps, rival archaeologists, and supernatural powers.

A winemaker overcomes the ignorance and illiteracy of his era to become a Torah commentator who defends the right to spiritual choice and freedom in the 11th century.

Legacy is a historical drama that tells the story of the founding of the Mormon faith in the 19th century. It follows the journey of a female protagonist and her husband as they face mob violence, religious persecution, and hardship while trying to establish their faith and build a community. The film is set in the 1830s to the 1840s and explores themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Son of God is an award-winning British documentary series that chronicles the life of Jesus Christ using scientific and contemporary historical evidence. It was presented by Jeremy Bowen, and its first episode premiered in the United Kingdom on 1 April 2001. The executive producer was Ruth Pitt and it was directed by Jean-Claude Bragard—it took a total of 16 months to produce and cost GB£1.5 million. A full symphonic score was composed by James Whitbourn. Son of God featured interviews with 21 historians and other Biblical experts, live action reenactments of the life of Jesus with Leron Livo in the lead role, and computer-generated images of what locations from Jesus's time might have looked like. These images, created by design team Red Vision, were praised by critics and received an Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2001 Royal Television Society North Awards.

Before her death, Emma reflects on her life; beginning with her childhood, up through her final years in Nauvoo.

Christy Kenneally hosts a series that explores ancient civilizations and their gods.

Uncover one of the greatest and darkest deceptions of our time - the conspiracy to cover up the Church's true identity.

A documentary tracing the development of Shinto to the present day. Explores ancient ritual sites that are still used today, as well as major shrines and great works of Shinto religious art.

An Ensign to the Nations is a thought-provoking documentary that delves deep into the history and influence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It explores the journey of Mormonism, from its humble beginnings to becoming a worldwide religious movement. Through interviews with experts and personal accounts, the film sheds light on the beliefs, practices, and contributions of the Mormon faith. It offers a captivating glimpse into the complexities of religious history and the experience of being a Mormon missionary.

The Doings of Lord Krishna is a 1971 movie that tells the adventurous and enlightening journey of Lord Krishna, a central figure in Hinduism. The movie explores various episodes and teachings based on Hindu religious scriptures, showcasing Krishna's divine powers, his playful nature, and his guidance to his devotees.

Rescued from a burning house as a child, John Wesley believes the experience marked him for a higher purpose, a 'brand from the burning'. The film follows Wesley's years at Oxford and as a clergyman, his disagreements with the church over the social position of the clergy, his mission to America, the founding of Methodism, and his bringing of the Gospel into the lives of ordinary people.

Rambam was born in Cordova, Spain in the 12th century. Known as the "Nesher Gadol" the "Great Eagle" - Rambam had the unique ability to see and perceive, with insight and clarity, the "big picture" - and man's relationship to the Divine. He was the first philosopher to unify - and reconcile the rational - with the reality of God. The legacy he left behind is astounding.

Sri Siddhartha Gautama is a Sinhala movie released on 24 January, 2013. The movie is directed by Saman Weeraman and featured Anchal Singh and Gagan Malik as lead characters.

Before the church. Before the Gospels. Before the word Christian. There were the Apostles. This is their story. In the Secret Lives Of The Apostles, meet the 12 men who transformed Christianity from humble beginnings to a major world movement. They braved persecution, imprisonment and even crucifixion to convert their contemporaries. But how did this humble band of insurgents set in motion events that ultimately convinced thousands to believe that Jesus was their messiah?

Art historian Alastair Sooke traces the humanization of the Devil figure in medieval art from the tenth to the fourteenth centuries.

This affecting biography chronicles the life and times of prominent European philosopher John Wycliffe, who was the first to translate the Bible into English. The 14th century, Oxford University scholar often found himself caught between opposing theological, political and societal forces: He defended England's autonomy against the pontiff's authority and championed the indigent against the wealthy's abuses.

After the martyrdom of Joseph Smith, Jr., his wife Emma Hale Smith was left with much to shoulder: salvaging Joseph’s estate, the safety of her family, her own grief, and growing isolation as danger and rumors increased. Through the eyes of one of her sons and Lucy Mack Smith, Emma’s struggles are shown with new light and understanding, revealing a courageous woman who stood as a pillar of strength for her family.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the Papal Inquisition forbade biblical translation, threatening imprisonment and death to those who disobeyed. Learn the stories of valiant warriors of the faith, such as John Wycliffe, William Tyndale, Martin Luther, the ancient Waldenses, Albigenses and others who hazarded their lives for the sake of sharing the Gospel light with a world drowning in darkness. Once the common people were able to read the Bible, the world was turned upside down through the Protestant Reformation.

The story of the Anabaptist movement and two of its first leaders, Michael and Margaretha Sattler.