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  Survival Guide to Ragnarok | The Norse Apocalypse Explained 17.10.2026 27min

  In Norse mythology, Ragnarök is a time of great devastation: where deep winters ravage the land, where gods do battle with monsters, and reality itself collapses.Uploaded 10-02-26You’ve probably heard of Ragnarök through video games or movies—but what actually happens in the original myth? And more importantly, what can you do to survive it?I’ve trawled the ancient Norse sagas—and spoiler alert, it’s going to be difficult, but not impossible. So I’ve pieced together a survival guide for when the big day comes. Welcome to the Survival Guide to Ragnarök.Thank you for 989K subscribers! So close...P.S. Thank you @alexabadjieva.design for the fantastic Ragnarok art.H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:52 What is Ragnarök?03:29 I. Baldr07:58 II. Fimbulwinter11:03 III. Loki's Children14:21 IV. Doom19:12 V. Dawn21:16 Final Thoughts22:28 Outro ------------MUSICIntro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter PringleOutro - Disconnect - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG Peaceful Ambient Background MusicLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... All other music via Epidemic Sound------------PATREONCheck out my Patreon! patreon.com/hochelagaP.S. Thank you to the newest top patron Inexcye Solm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What is Inuit Mythology? | Obscure Mythologies 17.10.2026 11min

  There is no other climate quite as inhospitable as the Arctic. Yet the Inuit people of Northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland and parts of Siberia have made it their home. No other people on earth have been so profoundly shaped by their climate as the Inuit, and their mythology reflects this.Uploaded 27-08-21In this video, we'll explore the mythology and folklore of the Arctic. From the idea of the 'Inua' that lives in every human and animal, to the myth of Sedna - the Mother of the Sea. Oh, and who could forget about the hard-to-pronounce-well mythical beasts like the qallupilluit, naujakuksualuk and the adlet.I hope that you enjoy this video. I had fun experimenting with illustration in this one. Thank you all for 370k subscribers!H.---------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:53 I. The Inuit03:15 II. Key Beliefs04:29 III. Sedna06:32 IV. Mythical Beasts08:14 Outro---------Sources and Further Reading:Inuit – Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InuitInuit Mythology and Godshttps://study.com/academy/lesson/inuit-gods-mythology.htmlNative Languages of the Americas: Inuit Legends, Myths, and Storieshttp://www.native-languages.org/inuit-legends.htmTales and traditions of the Eskimo (1875)https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/inu/tte/index.htmInuit Myths and Legendshttp://www.inuitmyths.com/index.htm---------Music:Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs​...Elf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...This is the Way it Ends - CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...The Ulgonsah Witches: Will It End - CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav​...---------Find me on Social Media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT---------Email me:[email protected]#Inuit #Mythology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Art of the Unconscious Mind 17.10.2026 16min

  This video is about the origins of surreal art, and the many attempts to depict the unconscious mind. From apocalyptic dream art to impossible landscapes, fantastical painting has had a long history. As we explore the history of surreal art and proto-surrealism, we’ll see how Aboriginal Australians depicted the dreamtime, how renaissance illusionists like Arcimboldo tricked our minds into seeing faces, and how the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) art has changed our definitions of creativity.Uploaded 12-01-23There’s plenty to discuss, so sit back and enjoy! If there are any artists or artworks you would like to learn more about, do let me know in the comments. There is so much to talk about when it comes to the bizarre visions of Salvador Dalí, or the haunting sketches of Odilon Redon. What would you like to see?Happy New Year! It’s the start of Season IV and I’m really excited to get going. An aim I have this year is to streamline my editing process, meaning that I can get more videos out to you wonderful people. Thank you for 734,000 subscribers.H..--------Chapters:00:00 Intro01:18 The Dreamers06:25 The Surrealists10:03 The Illusionists13:30 Outro--------👽📺 Listen to my podcast, The Interruption:On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7gnUglGYZvW5ucv1HJBOUoOn Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-interruption/id1654508940On Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYzNmU3YmFjZGMxZGRjMDAxMTdhNTI3Mg?sa=X&ved=0CB8Q27cFahcKEwjgyLDIpcT7AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA-----Sources and Further Reading:Dürer's Apocalyptic Dream:https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/illusion-chasers/sweet-dreams-are-made-of-this-everybody-s-looking-for-something/The Art of Depicting Dreams:https://magazine.artland.com/the-art-of-depicting-dreams/Art History's Iconic History of Depicting Dreamshttps://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-art-historys-iconic-depictions-dreams-renaissance-surrealismOdilon Redon's Artworks:https://www.odilonredon.orgSurrealismhttps://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/surr/hd_surr.htmDeepDream:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeepDreamDALL-E 2:https://openai.com/dall-e-2/Images and videos are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are in the public domain.---------Music: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...The Detective by Christoffer Moe DivletsenVia Epidemic SoundRiver Serpents by Jon BjörkVia Epidemic SoundNever Forgotten by Christoffer Moe DivletsenVia Epidemic SoundThe Cemetary Dance by Jon BjörkVia Epidemic SoundMysterious Dance by Howard Harper BarnesVia Epidemic SoundAt the End of Nothing by Silver MapleVia Epidemic SoundTwo Lovers' Bane by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundChakra Dub by EcobelVia Epidemic SoundThe 7th Day by EcobelVia Epidemic SoundOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...--------Find me on Social Media: Twitter:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT--------Email me: [email protected]#surreal #art Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Origins of Halloween 17.10.2026 23min

  Go to https://ground.news/hochelaga for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through my link. Uploaded 16-10-25------------Halloween is the festival of all things supernatural, an autumn holiday of carved pumpkins and trick-or-treating. But beneath the spiced lattes and fancy costumes lies a much more ancient festival — one that’s often misunderstood.So in this video, I want to explore the origin of Halloween — and uncover the lost history behind the world’s most frightening festival. What was the first Halloween actually like? Where did jack o'lanterns really come form? And why are there some out there who want to ban the holiday entirely?I hope you enjoy this, and thank you for 948K subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:43 All Hallows' Eve04:14 Samhain07:25 Ground News08:52 Jack-o'-lanterns10:28 Trick-or-Treating13:54 The Day of the Dead16:45 Final Thoughts 18:54 Outro ------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGAll Saints' Day - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints%27_DaySamhain - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain------------MUSICLaid Back Guitars by Kevin MacLeodVia Incompetech MusicIntro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter PringleOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... All other music via Epidemic Sound ------------USEFUL LINKSCheck out my Patreon! patreon.com/hochelaga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What Inspired the Cyclops? | The Origin of the Odyssey's Monsters 17.10.2026 20min

  Of all the monsters in The Odyssey, few are more terrifying than the Cyclops: a brutal giant of immense strength with a single, blinking eye.Uploaded 14-07-26But what if the Cyclops wasn’t entirely a myth? One theory suggests the legend began with elephant skulls, mistaken by the ancient Greeks for a race of one-eyed giants.And that’s only the beginning.In this video, I want to retell the story of Homer’s Odyssey through the monsters we meet along the way. Where did they come from? And what can they reveal about the people behind them?So let's set sail across the wine-dark sea, as we to explore the origins of The Odyssey's monsters. Thank you for 1.02M subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:46 The Cyclops and Elephant Skulls03:54 What is the Odyssey?05:33 The Laestrygonians08:29 The Sirens11:31 Scylla and Charybdis14:40 Return to Ithaca15:50 Final Thoughts------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGThe Odyssey by Homer (Emily Wilson translation)Cyclops: The Myth and its Cultural History by Mercedes Aguirre and Richard Buxton------------MUSICIntro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter PringleOutro - Disconnect - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG Peaceful Ambient Background MusicLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... All other music via Epidemic Sound ------------USEFUL LINKSCheck out my Patreon! patreon.com/hochelaga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Three Headed Jesus | Strange Christian Art 17.10.2026 11min

  Without a doubt, the most depicted figure in art is Jesus. But have you seen him depicted as a three headed-hybrid? A strange multi-headed being with one body, three noses, and four eyes. It’s one of the most peculiar examples of Christian iconography. So peculiar in fact, that they were even banned by the Catholic Church. Perhaps because they stem from ancient pagan mythologies, or that they appear in portraits of the Devil. Welcome to Strange Christian Art. This Episode: Three Headed Jesus.Uploaded 16-03-22This bizarre icon is an attempt to illustrate a core Christian belief about God: The Trinity. The seemingly paradoxical idea that one God exists as three distinct persons. These kinds of images (known as tricephalics if you want to seem smart) appear in a number of European mythologies. Gods like Janus, Lugus, Triglav, and Hecate all have three heads. Not to forget the many outside Europe too like the Hindu deity Brahma. The idea that Satan too has three heads comes from Dante's Inferno, who offered a chilling, multi-faceted, description of Lucifer.I have been planning this series for a while now and have collected so many more strange artworks that I hope to explore. Stick around for more! Oh, and thank you for 566,000 subscribers. Wow!H.-------------Sources and Further Reading:The Three-Faced Representation of the Holy Trinity by Zoe Goedecke. Kerver Book of Hours: Senior Capstone. 2018.Not So Unorthodox: A Reevaluation of Tricephalous Images of the Trinity by Gesa E. Thiessen. Theological Studies. 2018.Triple Deity - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_deity-------------Music:Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...The Inspector by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundErudition by Ambre JauneVia Epidemic SoundWandering Soul by Gabriel LewisVia Epidemic SoundMy Kind of Illusion by Jay VartonVia Epidemic SoundMastermind by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...-------------Find me on Social Media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT---------Email me:[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Hellmouths | Strange Christian Art 16.10.2026 11min

  “Abandon all hope, ye who enter here” - Dante's Inferno, Canto III.Uploaded 01-04-22Across Christian art, the entrance to Hell is depicted as a giant mouth. A gaping set of jaws that devours the souls of the damned. These Hellmouths are everywhere, cropping up in manuscripts, prayer books, and paintings. Even in early theatre productions, where giant mechanical mouths were constructed in medieval town squares. The Christian Hellmouth is a disturbing image and a useful deterrent against wrongdoing. It appeals to a very basic human instinct: don’t get eaten. In this life, or the next. But where did this frightening image come from? Many believe that the Hellmouth has its roots in Norse mythology, With its hellish ideas of man-eating wolves and devouring dragons. It seems like Viking beliefs about the afterlife seemed to have made their way into Saxon Christianity, as seen in examples like the Gosforth Cross, and in parallels between Satan and the dragon Nidhogg. I'm thrilled that so many of you enjoyed my last video, so I am hoping to make this into a little series. Before then, I'll be taking a small Spring break next week, but it shouldn't disrupt my upload schedule. Thank you all for 579k subscribers!H.P.S. This video isn't an April fool's joke!-------------Sources and Further Reading:Infernal Imagery in Anglo-Saxon Charters by Petra Hoffman (PhD Thesis)https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/handle/10023/498Examples of Hellmouthshttp://jessehurlbut.net/wp/mssart/?tag=hellmouthWelcome to the Medieval Hellmouth: Hellmouth Illuminations and their Correlation to Fantasy and Pop Culturehttps://ctlsites.uga.edu/hargretthoursproject/welcome-to-the-medieval-hellmouth-hellmouth-illuminations-and-their-correlation-to-fantasy-and-pop-culture/The Bad Place: a Visual History of Hellhttps://artuk.org/discover/stories/the-bad-place-a-visual-history-of-hellAdapting the Hellmouth in the Office of the Dead from the Hours of Catherine of Cleves: An Experiment in Using a Dramaturgical Approach to Medieval Studies by Tatiana A. Godfreyhttps://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2124&context=masters_theses_2Medieval Special Effectshttps://www.medievalists.net/2018/08/medieval-special-effects/-------------Music:Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...The Inspector by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundErudition by Ambre JauneVia Epidemic SoundWandering Soul by Gabriel LewisVia Epidemic SoundOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...-------------Find me on Social Media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT---------Email me:[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Gnostic Gospels: The Forbidden Teachings of Jesus 16.10.2026 44min

  For more forbidden Gnostic lore, check out my Gospel of Judas audiobook: patreon.com/hochelagaUploaded 29-10-25In the history of Christianity, few writings are more controversial than the Gnostic Gospels. In this video, I’ll show you what’s inside these lost books—from the Gospel of Thomas to the Gospel of Judas. But what do they really say? And why were they banned from the Bible?I hope you enjoy this, and thank you for 951K subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:55 I. What is Gnosticism?03:39 II. The Nag Hammadi Library05:57 III. Core Beliefs12:18 IV. The Gospel of Thomas17:23 IV. The Gospel of Judas20:58 IV. The Infancy Gospel of Thomas22:51 IV. The Gospel of Peter24:37 V. Mary Magdalene28:32 VI. Gnostic Worship31:19 VII. The Fall of Gnosticism38:24 Outro ------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGNicola Denzey Lewis, Introduction to "Gnosticism": Ancient Voices, Christian WorldsElaine Pagels, The Gnostic GospelsThe Nag Hammadi Library Online:http://www.gnosis.org/naghamm/nhl.html------------MUSICIntro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter PringleOutro - Disconnect - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIknJmd1qvQ&list=RDQIknJmd1qvQ&start_radio=1License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Infados by Kevin MacLeodVia Incompetech MusicLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... All other music via Epidemic Sound ------------USEFUL LINKSCheck out my Patreon! patreon.com/hochelaga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Disturbing Paintings of Hieronymus Bosch 16.10.2026 12min

  There is no other artist quite like Hieronymus Bosch. During the European Renaissance, this Dutch painter was conjuring up nightmarish hellscapes, full of grotesque and nonsensical creatures. Particularly in his most famous piece, The Garden of Earthly Delights. Uploaded 26-11-21But why did this artist create such disturbing paintings? Are they the product of a lively imagination, imbued with symbolic religious meaning? Or are they the products of a troubled mind, afflicted by intense and frightening hallucinations? Let’s investigate the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch and get a glimpse at the artist behind his strange and unsettling work.I really enjoyed making this video and learnt lots during the making of it. I hope you all enjoyed it too. H.-------------Music:Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs​...Tempting Secrets by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...The Ulgonsah Witches: Will it End - CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...Past The Edge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4997-past-the-edgeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHieronymous Bosch Butt MusicTranscribed by Amelia, arrangement (including remix) by hochelagaSource: https://chaoscontrolled123.tumblr.com/post/76369379359/omg-can-i-use-the-600-years-old-butt-song-fromBackmasking - CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...Elf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Peaceful Ambient Music – CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...-------------Further Reading:Bosch, Laurinda Dixon (Phaidon Press, 2003)Hieronymus Bosch - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hieronymus_BoschMonsters Are Real: Hieronymus Bosch and the Medieval Mind:https://dirtysexyhistory.com/2016/09/01/monsters-are-real-hieronymus-bosch-and-the-medieval-mind/The Ultimate Vision of Hell - BBC Culture:https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20160219-the-ultimate-images-of-hellThe Most Hilariously Disturbing Part Of That Hieronymus Bosch Painting:https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/hieronymus-bosch-documentary_n_56ba7b66e4b08ffac12329aaSo Who The Hell Was Hieronymus Bosch - Apollo:https://www.apollo-magazine.com/more-than-grotesque-is-it-time-to-rebrand-bosch/Hieronymus Bosch, The Garden of Earthly Delights (Full Length): Great Art Explainedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBG621XEegk-------------Find me on Social Media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT---------Email me:[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How a Copycat Font Won the Internet 16.10.2026 6min

  Arial. It is everywhere but often unnoticed. Those who do spot it likely dislike it due to its close ties, perhaps too close, to another more popular font: helvetica. Uploaded 14-07-20-----------------Sources:Helvetica vs Arial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dj-_9Jg0oM*the fonts are intentionally the rong way aroundArial Font is Bullshit (Hungry Beast)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwuFCBwVYFwArial - Microsofthttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/typography/font-list/arialHelvetica – Why are you seeing it everywherehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRSU-0PTR0sUsesHow to spot Arialhttps://www.marksimonson.com/notebook/view/how-to-spot-arialThe Scourge of Arialhttps://www.marksimonson.com/notebook/view/the-scourge-of-arialType: The Visual History of Type - Paul McNeil----------------- Music:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpetLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Too Cool by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-coolLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/------------Business contact:[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dark Christmas Relics 16.10.2026 24min

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS_e1DWjaSQUploaded 12-12-25In Christianity, relics are often sacred remains of holy saints — and some of the most unsettling relics are tied directly to the Christmas story. From fragments of the True Manger, to relics associated with the Nativity, to the skeletal remains of the real Saint Nicholas, I’ve been tracing the origins of these dark Christmas relics.In this video, let's explore some of the strangest Christian relics, and obscure biblical artefacts from the Christmas story. So gather round, settle in, and let me retell the Christmas story through the objects left behind.Welcome to Strange Christian Art.Thank you for 968K subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:49 The Bones of Santa Claus04:46 The Piece of the True Manger06:32 The Swaddling Clothes of Christ08:26 What are Relics?11:02 The Gifts of the Magi13:48 The Massacre of the Holy Innocents15:47 Our Lady of the Milk18:51 Final Thoughts19:55 Outro ------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGThe Bones of Santa Claus:https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2017-12-05-could-ancient-bones-suggest-santa-was-real Swaddling Clothes of Christ: https://www.terrasanctamuseum.org/en/a-relic-of-the-holy-cradle-returns-to-the-holy-land-and-its-connection-to-the-holy-land-museum/ The Gifts of the Magihttps://mount-athos.org/en/mount-athos/icons-relics/gifts The Massacre of the Holy Innocentshttps://thecatholictraveler.com/the-chapel-of-the-holy-innocents-in-bethlehem/ Our Lady of the Milk https://relics.es/en/blogs/relics/the-relics-of-the-virgins-milk ------------MUSICIntro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter PringleOutro - Disconnect - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG Peaceful Ambient Background MusicLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... All other music via Epidemic Sound ------------USEFUL LINKSCheck out my Patreon! patreon.com/hochelaga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Catacomb Saints 16.10.2026 15min

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n9zbPmHvJEUploaded 23-05-25In Christianity, saints are considered some of the holiest people to have ever walked the earth. They feature prominently in Christian art—though many of these depictions are disturbing, to say the least. From the skinless statue of Saint Bartholomew to the armoured Skeleton of Saint Pancratius, these images offer a haunting glimpse into the lives of Christian saints and the many legends that surround them. So—who are these saints? What kinds of trials did they face? And what secrets do these artworks contain?I hope you enjoy this one, there are plenty more intriguing christian relics out there... Thank you for 908K subscribers.H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:38 What Are Saints?01:12 The Skinless Apostle03:37 The Catacomb Knight05:37 Sacred Suffering07:40 Why So Gruesome?08:47 The Temptation of Saint Anthony09:58 The Twice Martyred Saint11:13 The Headless Bishop12:04 Final Thoughts12:58 Outro------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGRoman Catholic Saints - Brittanicahttps://www.britannica.com/story/roman-catholic-saints-hallowed-from-the-other-sideSaint Bartholomew - Google Arts and Culturehttps://artsandculture.google.com/story/saint-bartholomew-veneranda-fabbrica-del-duomo-di-milano/mwVxmSicE4ewIg?hl=enMeet the Fantastically Bejeweled Skeletons of Catholicism’s Forgotten Martyrs - Smithsonian Magazinehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/meet-the-fantastically-bejeweled-skeletons-of-catholicisms-forgotten-martyrs-284882/------------MUSIC and FOOTAGEIntro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs... Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... All other music via Epidemic Sound ------------USEFUL LINKSI have a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/hochelaga?u... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Psychedelics in Christian Art 16.10.2026 12min

  For many years now, people have noticed psychedelic mushrooms throughout religious art. Often in scenes from the Bible. In fact, across medieval artworks, you’ll seem to find these “mushrooms” everywhere. Like the Plaincourault fresco, that 12th-century wall painting of the Garden of Eden. It’s a bizarre image, the tree of knowledge looks like a giant fungus. Then there are the visions of Hildegard von Bingen with divine cities in the sky and incomprehensible beings that take the appearance of angels. Others are abstract geometric shapes: rings, circlets, and sacred diagrams.Uploaded 17-11-22Could artworks like these reveal hidden truths about Christianity and psychedelics? Or is there another explanation? One that’s more rooted in the weird world of medieval illustration. Welcome to Strange Christian Art. This Episode: Psychedelics.Seems like my previous video on Biblical Demons went down a treat. Glad you all enjoyed it. More religion/mythology content to come! Thank you for 716k subscribers.H.REMINDER: Amanita Muscaria is toxic. Do not eat.--------Sources and Further Reading:Does This Medieval Fresco Show A Hallucinogenic Mushroom in the Garden of Eden?https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/muscaria-hallucinogenic-mushroom-frescoCriticism of mushrooms in Christian art by Tom Hatsis and Chris Bennetthttps://cyberdisciple.wordpress.com/2021/09/26/criticism-of-mushrooms-in-christian-art-by-tom-hatsis-and-chris-bennett/---------Music: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...The Inspector by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundErudition by Amber JauneVia Epidemic SoundNever Forgotten by Christoffer Moe DivletsenVia Epidemic SoundO Frondens Virga by Hildegard of BingenVia Wikimedia CommonsOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...----- Find me on Social Media: Twitter:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT----- Email me: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Is the Ark of the Covenant REALLY lost? 16.10.2026 37min

  According to the Hebrew Bible, the Ark of the Covenant is an ornate golden box, supposed to have housed the original ten commandments. As well as being a sacred artefact, there are several stories detailing its immense power, used by the Israelites in warfare to destroy enemy armies and flatten entire cities. However, at a certain point in the biblical account it vanishes. Never to be seen, or heard of, again.Uploaded 09-10-21The location of this mythical Hebrew item is one of history's most enduring mysteries. Although many believe that it was destroyed when a Babylonian army besieged Jerusalem in 587 BCE, there’s evidence to suggest that it’s still out there – waiting to be found. Some say that it's hidden in a desert cave, another group says that it's housed in a chapel in Ethiopia, others say that it's held in an underground vault deep below Jerusalem.Is the Ark of the Covenant REALLY lost? I want to investigate this matter carefully, and separate the fact from the fiction.I do hope you enjoy this video. I certainly had fun making it, and learnt a lot in the process (especially after some audio hiccups which are present in the video – sorry!). It is my largest video to date, and there's plenty more long-form content to come. Thank you all for nearly 400k subscribers.H.-------------Notes:Whoops! Looks like there is a quote that wasn't fully written out ("...when these were fabricated ad hoc). It was there last time I checked!-------------Chapters:00:00 Intro01:35 The Artefact13:00 The Judean Desert19:16 Ethiopia22:17 Beneath Jerusalem27:44 Concluding Thoughts32:17 Outro-------------Music:Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs​...Thunderbird by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4527-thunderbirdLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThunder Dreams by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4526-thunder-dreamsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe Ulgonsah Witches: Will it End by CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...Private Reflection by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflectionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseUnpromised by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4568-unpromisedLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLost Time by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4005-lost-timeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePast The Edge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4997-past-the-edgeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDecline by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3632-declineLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseInfados by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3914-infadosLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseVirtutes Vocis by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4591-virtutes-vocisLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWillow and the Light by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4628-willow-and-the-lightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEnergizing by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5709-energizingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe Chamber by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4486-the-chamberLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseRitual by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4293-ritualLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...-------------Further Reading:Ark of the Covenant - World History Encyclopaediahttps://www.worldhistory.org/Ark_of_the_Covenan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Introducing… THE INTERRUPTION 16.10.2026 5min

  The Southern Television Interruption of 1977 was a bizarre incident where the mysterious voice of "Vrillon from the Ashtar Command" broke onto an English television station. For forty-five years, it has remained unsolved. But I have made a number of major breakthroughs...Uploaded 21-11-22I am now ready to make my research public, and it's going to take the form of a podcast. The first two episodes of The Interruption are dropping on Monday 28th November 2022. The story continues on December 5th, 12th, 19th.I'm so excited for this, I think you are going to love it too!Listen now on:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3h2TCzAJi76VuEk1qc8jGS?si=855ec0a606d64ffdApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-interruption/id1654508940?i=1000587655837Google Podcastshttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYzNmU3YmFjZGMxZGRjMDAxMTdhNTI3Mg?sa=X&ved=0CB8Q27cFahcKEwjgyLDIpcT7AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLAOr wherever you get your podcasts.Linktree:https://linktr.ee/theinterruptionpod---------Need a refresher on The Southern Television Interruption? Watch my video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF0n_yISOzQMore from Stak:https://stak.london-------------Find me on Social Media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT---------Email me:[email protected]#podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Secrets of the Voynich Manuscript 16.10.2026 38min

  The Voynich Manuscript is well-deserving of the title “the most mysterious book of all time”.Uploaded 24-06-22This fifteenth-century text is full of weird drawings: from alien plants with no biological counterpart to miniature people operating an array of unknown machines. And then there’s the writing: it’s composed in a mystery language, complete with a unique alphabet and grammar. To this day, no one has definitively solved this ancient code.In this video, I want to investigate the world’s most mysterious book, and explore the secrets of the Voynich Manuscript. From its mysterious history, passing from the hands of scholars, emperors and book dealers; to its illustrations, and how they have much in common with early medical textbooks. When it comes to the cryptic language(s) there are countless theories ranging from natural languages like Hebrew or Latin, to constructed languages built from scratch. With a topic as complex as the Voynich manuscript, there is plenty I haven’t been able to talk about. But I hope this video offers a solid introduction to one of humanity’s greatest mysteries…I really hope you enjoyed this one, and thank you all for your patience! I thought it was time I made a long-form video. I’ll be away on vacation these next few weeks, so it may be a while until my next upload. But I hope this video gives you plenty to chew on. Thanks for 642k subscribers!H.--------- Chapters00:00 Announcement!00:11 Intro01:09 “The World’s Most Mysterious Book”02:47 The History08:36 The Illustrations16:54 The Writing23:33 The Theories30:52 Concluding Thoughts33:26 Outro-------------Sources and Further Reading:Digitised Copyhttps://collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/2002046Voynich Manuscript – Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voynich_manuscriptVoynich.nuhttp://www.voynich.nu/index.htmlThe Strange Quest to Crack the Voynich Code — Undarkhttps://undark.org/2020/02/12/decoding-bizarre-voynich-manuscript/AI didn’t decode the cryptic Voynich manuscript… it just added to the mystery — The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/2018/2/1/16959454/voynich-manuscript-mystery-ai-decoded-debunkedThe Voynich Manuscript: Evidence of the Hoax Hypothesis – Schinner (2007)What We Know About The Voynich Manuscript — Reddy and Knight (2011)Decoding Anagrammed Texts Written in an Unknown Language and Script — Hauer and Kondrak (2016)The Linguistics of the Voynich Manuscript — Bowern and Lindemann (2020)Wellcome Apocalypse — Wellcome Collectionhttps://wellcomecollection.org/works/du9ua6nd/items?canvas=1------------- Music: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...A Celtic Blessing by Bonnie Grace Via Epidemic SoundDark Water Secrets by KikoruVia Epidemic SoundTwo Lover’s Bane by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundThe Inspector by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundErudition by Amber JauneVia Epidemic SoundGodsend by Johannes BornlofVia Epidemic SoundWandering Soul by Gabriel LewisVia Epidemic SoundThe Mist by Gavin LukeVia Epidemic SoundThe Inventor by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... ------------- Find me on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/hochelaga_yt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/ Discord: https://discord.gg/29tngpT --------- Email me: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Patron Saint of the Internet 16.10.2026 14min

  St. Isidore of Seville has the marvellous (albeit unofficial) title of 'Patron Saint of the Internet' - acting as God's heavenly advocate of the digital world. However, this may all change depending on whether the recently beatufied Carlo Acutis gets canonised. If so, the teenager may become the official Patron Saint of the Internet.Uploaded 18-07-21In this video, we'll explore the unusual lives and afterlives of Saint Isidore and Carlo Acutis, but also take a look at some other wacky and obscure patron saints. Like St. Drogo, patron saint of ugly people and coffee. Wow, after my most recent upload the channel has been on the upward, and now is at the lofty heights of 330k subscribers. Thank you all, all this continues to astound me. To celebrate, I intend to do a Q and A video. Stay tuned!H.---------Sources and further reading:St. Isidore of Seville - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isidore_of_SevilleFull list of patron saints by occupation and activity - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_patron_saints_by_occupation_and_activityRichert, Scott P. "What Are Patron Saints?" Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/what-are-patron-saints-542859 (accessed July 13, 2021).Kington, Tom. A Patron Saint of the internet? The Pope is on it. LA Times.https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-06-28/vatican-says-italian-teenager-could-be-patron-saint-internetCarlo Acutis' website:http://www.miracolieucaristici.org---------Music:Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs​...Secret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4331-secret-of-tiki-islandLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Laid Back Guitars Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Elf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5728-elf-meditation-previewLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/The Ulgonsah Witches: Will It End - CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...Royalty Free Gregorian Style ChantLicense: http://bit.ly/2sPcLFr Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav​...---------Find me on Social Media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT---------Email me:[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Clubland: The History of London Gentlemen's Clubs 16.10.2026 11min

  Welcome to exclusive world of the London Gentlemen's Club. In this video, we'll dive into the history of this posh, strange and exclusive British subculture.Uploaded 05-06-20Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  So, You're Afraid of Biblical Angels 16.10.2026 16min

  Welcome to a survival guide to biblically accurate angels. Biblically accurate angels aren't always the gentle, harp-wielding beings you might expect. Instead, they’re terrifying celestial entities — think wheels covered in eyes, six-winged fire beings, and unknowable holy beings. You're afraid, and I don't blame you.Uploaded 25-07-25In this instructional survival guide, we walk you through 4 essential steps for surviving an encounter with a Biblical angel, including the cherubim, seraphim, and ophanim. Whether you're facing a divine vision, preparing for the apocalypse, or just want to know what to do when confronted by a multidimensional messenger of God, this video has you covered.Five years ago, I released a video that would change the trajectory of the channel forever… what a journey it’s been! I’ve always wanted to revisit the topic of biblically accurate angels, so this one's for you! Thanks for 925K subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:41 I. Be Not Afraid02:10 II. Know Thy Angel10:13 III. Heed Thine Instruction12:07 IV. Aquire Gnosis Beyond Human Comprehension12:59 Final Thoughts13:25 Outro------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGThe Holy Bible, NRSVDe Coelesti Hierarchia - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Coelesti_Hierarchia------------MUSIC and FOOTAGEIntro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs... Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... All other music via Epidemic Sound ------------USEFUL LINKSI have a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/hochelaga?u... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why UFO Religions Are On The Rise 16.10.2026 14min

  The idea of alien life, friendly or hostile, has inspired great works of science fiction. But also a number of religious movements. Religions like Raëlism, which state that God was an alien astronaut who cloned the first humans. Or Scientology, whose inner workings are subject to much secrecy and scrutiny. Then there are the cults like the infamous Heaven's Gate...Uploaded 04-03-22In this video, I want to investigate these so-called UFO religions. Where did they come from? What are their beliefs? And what do they teach us about how religions form and spread? Welcome to the faith of the future. Where spirituality and sci-fi collide.Although they might sound a bit wacky, these UFO religions have become a genuine topic of academic study. In some ways, they aren’t so different to the mainstream faiths. Both emerge when one person or group claims to have obtained secret knowledge from Heaven. These UFO religions can be seen as a modern iteration of all this. Substituting gods and prophets with aliens and contactees. Note: Remember, UFO means "Unidentified Flying Object". It could be anything! In modern parlance, however, it is often used to refer to aliens. just to avoid any confusion.I had great fun making this, and in my excitement spoke far too close to the mic during my voiceover. Hence the many pops. Whoops! Will remember this for next time. Thank you all for 554k Subscribers!H.-------------Sources and Further Reading:Handbook of UFO Religions (2021) edited by Benjamin E. Zeller.UFO Religion - Wiki:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_religionList of UFO Religions - Wiki:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UFO_religions-------------Music:Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs​...They Know We're Here by Christian Andersenvia Epidemic SoundAnklebiters by Piper Ezzvia Epidemic SoundA Key Figure by David Celestevia Epidemic SoundAncient Discoveries by Gabriel Lewisvia Epidemic SoundEnemy Territory by Dream Cavevia Epidemic SoundOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music – CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...-------------Find me on Social Media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT---------Email me:[email protected]#UFO #Religion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices