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  Dark Christian Relics 18.10.2026 16min

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZWAX5L_t9k&pp=ygUMI21pcmFjbGVib29rUploaded 24-04-25In Christianity, relics are sacred items believed to carry the physical remains or possessions of saints — from bones and skulls to preserved body parts and holy shrouds. But just because these relics are holy… doesn’t mean they aren’t disturbing.In this video, let's dive into the world of Christian relics, holy artefacts, and saints’ remains — exploring how they’re classified, why they’re venerated, and what secrets they might be hiding. From the incorruptible jaw of St. Anthony, to the skull of Mary Magdalene, to the infamous Shroud of Turin. Whether you're into church history, curious about Catholic relics, or just drawn to the creepy side of Christianity, this is your beginner’s guide to six of the most intriguing and unsettling relics in Christian history.Glad so many of you enjoyed my Easter video. Thank you for 884K subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:36 What Are Relics?01:30 The Incorruptable Jaw of St Anthony03:28 The Skull of Mary Magdalene05:23 The Head(s) of John the Baptist07:07 The Relic Debate08:06 The Shroud of Turin09:45 The Blood Miracle10:40 The Lost Coins of Judas Iscariot11:41 Final Thoughts13:02 Outro------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGComputer-Aided Facial Reconstruction of “Mary-Magdalene” Relics Following Hair and Skull Analyses. Philippe Charlier et al.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6343449/Why are there four heads of John the Baptist? National Geographic.https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/john-the-baptist-four-heads-relicsThe Judas Coin (Dekadrachm of Syracuse). Irish Examiner.https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-40988306.html------------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?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&redirect=true 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 18.10.2026 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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  Dante's Paradiso: A Visitor's Guide to Heaven 18.10.2026 18min

  We’ve all heard about it, but what is Heaven, really? In this video, we explore Dante Alighieri’s Paradiso—the final part of The Divine Comedy—where he takes us on an epic journey through Heaven’s nine sacred spheres. A sequel to Inferno and Purgatorio, Paradiso is a breathtaking vision of the afterlife, filled with divine light, angelic beings, and deep spiritual revelations. Uploaded 16-03-25But what exactly happens in Dante’s Heaven? What are the Nine Spheres? And how does Dante’s vision compare to other ideas of the afterlife? Join me as I break down Dante’s journey through Heaven and explain the mystical and theological meanings behind Paradiso. It's going to get pretty strange! I hope you enjoy this video, and thank you for 861K subscribers :)H.P.S. Helpful PSA: I've had to gloss over finer story beats within this video, so I have included a link to Paradiso below!--------Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:40 What is Dante's Paradiso?02:02 Sphere I - The Moon03:00 Sphere II - Mercury03:55 Sphere III - Venus04:55 Sphere IV - The Sun05:48 Sphere V - Mars07:01 Sphere VI - Jupiter08:14 Sphere VII - Saturn09:14 Sphere VIII - Fixed Stars10:48 Sphere IX - Primum Mobile12:11 The Empyrean13:34 Conclusion15:15 Outro --------👽📺 Listen to my podcast, The Interruption:On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7gnUglG...On Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...-----Sources and Further Reading:https://digitaldante.columbia.edu/not... ---------Music and Footage: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...In Pieces by Madison YorkVia Epidemic SoundPandora's Box by Arthur BensonVia Epidemic SoundMysterious Forest by Howard Harper-BarnesVia Epidemic SoundPartners in Crime by Christoffer Moe DitevsenVia Epidemic SoundQuantum Mechanics by Silver MapleVia Epidemic SoundSound of Saturnhttps://science.nasa.gov/resource/sound-of-saturn-radio-emissions-of-the-planet-and-enceladus/Godsend by Johannes BornlofVia Epidemic SoundFrom Another Universe by Christian AndersenVia Epidemic SoundAt the End of Nothing by Silver MapleVia Epidemic SoundOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...All stock footage via Pexels#dantealighieri Learn 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 18.10.2026 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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  The Ghosts of Hokusai 18.10.2026 10min

  Whilst the Japanese printmaker Hokusai is best known for his masterpiece "Under the Wave off Kanagawa", dig a little deeper and you'll find his wonderfully eerie ghost illustrations. Also known as yokai, his monster prints have been plucked from Japanese folklore. Uploaded 04-02-22In his old age, Hokusai made a print series called One Hundred Ghost Stories. His five images have their own legend to accompany them. From the story of Oiwa, a possessed lantern who haunts her treacherous husband. To the Kohada Koheiji, a vengeful corpse that peers over the curtain to watch you sleep.Where do these monsters come from? And why was Hokusai so fixated by Ghost stories? All this and more, as we step into the ghoulish art of supernatural Japan.I enjoyed this one, and tried a bunch of new things too! Thank you all for 535k subscribers :)H.-------------Music:Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs​...Drops of Golden Sun by Yi Nantirovia Epidemic SoundHokkaido by Saira Ridleyvia Epidemic SoundAnamorph Enigmaticvia Epidemic SoundA Strange Sound by Damon Greenevia Epidemic SoundSights of the Tokyo Towervia Epidemic SoundOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...-------------Further Reading:Hokusai - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HokusaiHokusai's Supernatural Worldhttps://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d5888f338b3242bdbcf853351faba9e2The Bakemono Zukushi "Monster" Scroll (18th–19th century)https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/the-bakemono-zukushi-monster-scroll-18th-19th-century-------------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]#Hokusai #Yokai 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 Curious Origins of Popular Sayings (Vol.II) 18.10.2026 14min

  We're back to explore some more stories behind common proverbs, idioms and sayings! There are so many interesting sayings out there that I wished to include from last week that I had to make a follow up. Even still, there’s plenty more in the tank. If you can think of interesting an unusual saying you’d like to see investigated, write it down below in the comments.Uploaded 29-10-21We'll be looking at:- Going cold turkey- Give a man a fish...- Raining cats and dogs- With great power comes great responsibility- Go berzerk- Run amok- Avoid like the plague- Out of the frying pan, into the fireI had lots of fun making this, I hope you enjoyed watching this one. I'm settling into a routine, so hopefully more regular videos down the pipeline. Take care all.H.-------------Watch some of my other videos:The Curious Origins of Popular Sayingshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlin1W-qThs-------------Music:Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs​...Fox Tale Waltz Part 1 Instrumental by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseGuzheng City by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7523-guzheng-cityLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWestern Streets by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4617-western-streetsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseStudy And Relax by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5764-study-and-relaxLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWaltz of Treachery by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4606-waltz-of-treacheryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThinking Music by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-musicLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAncient Rite 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...Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...-------------Further Reading:Proverbial Phrases - Wiki:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...A list of 680 English Proverbs:https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/p...Idiom Dictionary:https://writingexplained.org/idiom-di..."Dictionary of idioms and their Origins" by Linda and Roger Flavell-------------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]#sayings #origins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dante’s Purgatorio: A Visitor’s Guide to Purgatory 17.10.2026 19min

  You’ve heard of Dante’s Inferno—the fiery descent through Hell’s nine circles. But what about its often-overlooked sequel… Dante’s Purgatorio? Between Heaven and Hell lies a mysterious realm: Purgatory—where souls endure brutal trials to earn redemption. Think Hell was bad? You haven’t seen anything like this.Uploaded 24-02-25But what actually happens in Dante’s Purgatorio? Why is it overshadowed by Inferno? And what trials await those climbing ascending the seven terraces Mount Purgatory? In this video, I shall retell the story of Dante's Purgatorio, and explain the seven steps of Purgatory. Enjoy!Helpful PSA: I've had to gloss over finer story beats within this video, so I have included a link to Purgatory below!A number of you in the comments asked for a Divine Comedy series, and so I am delighted to cook this one up for you. If you have any more suggestions, do let me know in the comments. It's a pleasure (and a privilege) to be back making videos. Thank you for 846K subscribers!H.edit: title change!--------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:50 What is Dante's Purgatorio?02:11 Ante-Purgatory04:09 Terrace I: Pride05:24 Terrace II: Envy06:24 Terrace III: Wrath07:44 The Seven Deadly Sins08:58 Terrace IV: Sloth09:51 Terrace V: Greed11:11 Terrace VI: Gluttony12:16 Terrace VII: Lust12:56 The Garden of Earth Paradise14:01 Beatrice Reunited15:24 Conclusion16:49 Outro--------👽📺 Listen to my podcast, The Interruption:On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7gnUglG...On Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...-----Sources and Further Reading:Read the full Purgatorio (and analysis) herehttps://digitaldante.columbia.edu/not... Here's a fantastic synopsis with key themes:https://www.litcharts.com/lit/purgatorio ---------Music: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...Subtle Differences by Howard Harper BarnesVia Epidemic SoundMy Kind of Illusion by Jay VartonVia Epidemic SoundPhilosophia by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundSignal to Noise by HampusVia Epidemic SoundWith Tenacity by Chistoffer Moe DivletsonVia Epidemic SoundHelix NebulaVia Epidemic SoundFor Lorne by Anders Schill PaulsenVia Epidemic SoundOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...#dantespurgatorio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Past Predictions of the Future Every Decade 17.10.2026 12min

  No one predicted that 2020 would turn out how it did. Wrong or right, speculating the future seems to be one of humanity's greatest pastimes. This video explores predictions of the future throughout the 20th century. From winged gliders, to flying cars and all the way up to space travel. Inevitably, this video isn't a comprehensive account of EVERY prediction ever made. But I hope to have sampled some predictions/speculations and visions over the years that have come to be representative of whichever decade that they emerged in. Oh, and in case you're wondering, I haven't included predictions in the 30s and 40s. Lots of reasons (time/repetitive/WW2), but may return to them in a dedicated future vid. Uploaded 08-09-20Quick note: my apologies for the few audio *pops* in the video. I held the microphone in the wrong positions and only realised in post. Always learning. Let me know what I can do to improve in my videos, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Finally, I'm astounded by the amount of traction my channel has gotten recently. Especially my angels vid which is currently hitting 250k views! Thank you all who have subscribed and liked my content, I'm excited to be on this journey with you all. H.---------- Sources: Matt Novak's AMAZING blog series where I received a lot of useful information and sources: https://paleofuture.com How our predictions for the Year 2000 changed throughout the 20th Century: https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-our-predictions-for-the-year-2000-changed-throughou-5908600 ---------- Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ A day with you - Peaceful Ambient Background Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqJHqhMoGP0 Intro/Outro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian (Peter Pringle)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTsFe1PVs------------Email me:[email protected]:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT#future #prediction 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 Gospel of Jesus' Wife 17.10.2026 14min

  What if Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene, what if they have descendants that live amongst us? This idea forms the basis of the Da Vinci Code, and is a central theme of the gnostic gospels. But it’s not just the realm of fiction or conspiracy. You see, there’s an ancient Christian text that seems to confirm this theory. It’s a tiny fragment of papyrus with an astonishing revelation – that Jesus had a wife.Uploaded 12-08-22It had the potential to rewrite everything we knew about the life of Jesus. If it was genuine of course. And that’s where things get a little complicated. You see, (*spoilers*) the Gospel of Jesus' Wife was a hoax, a forgery, a fake. From the odd handwriting to lifting text from the gospel of Thomas, it was quickly deemed fraudulent. Despite this, it was a catalyst for some exciting conversations. For example, how much do we really know about the life of Jesus? All we have are the New Testament texts, and a few other sources, but they only really cover the final few years of his life. Ultimately, we know very little about Jesus as a historical figure. So for now, the mystery of whether he had a wife is ongoing.I hope you enjoy this one. It's such a fascinating topic (in my humble opinion). Thank you all for 671k subscribers. Goodness, that's a big number!H.-------------Sources and Further Reading:'The Unbelievable Tale of Jesus' Wife' by Ariel Sabarhttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/07/the-unbelievable-tale-of-jesus-wife/485573/Bernhard, A. (2015). The Gospel of Jesus' Wife: Textual Evidence of Modern Forgery. New Testament Studies, 61(3), 335-355. doi:10.1017/S0028688515000077Gathercole, S. (2015). The Gospel of Jesus' Wife: Constructing a Context. New Testament Studies, 61(3), 292-313. doi:10.1017/S0028688515000107-------------Music: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...Godsend by Johannes BornlofVia Epidemic SoundMastermind by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundErudition by Ambre JauneVia Epidemic SoundTwo Lover’s Bane by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundWandering Soul by Gabriel LewisVia 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] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Mythical Creatures in the Bible (Old Testament Edition) 17.10.2026 13min

  All world religions and mythologies have extraordinary beasts. And the Bible is no exception. In this video, let's explore four creatures found in the Old Testament: Unicorns, the Behemoth and Leviathan and Nephilim. We'll also examine their potential origins, from hippos to crocodiles to other beasts entirely. This is just a small selection, and not an exhaustive list. Just a series of mythical creatures that have interesting stories, especially how the Leviathan relates to the concept of the chaoskampf.Uploaded 25-09-20I've enjoyed exploring topics that relate to mythology and biblical studies, it seems that they go down well. Perhaps that no surprise, as most discover the channel through my Bible accurate angels video. I'm always open to suggestions for content, but next week I'm planning on surprising you all with a very different topic.I recently surpassed the 10k subscriber milestone. Simply absurd. All your views are much appreciated, especially those that lead to new subscribers. Thank you all!H.------------Music:Elf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5728-elf-meditation-previewLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Intro/Outro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian (Peter Pringle)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTsFe1PVs------------Sources:Is the Bible full of Mythical Creatures?https://shop.catholic.com/blog/is-the-bible-full-of-mythical-creatures/Mythical Animals in the Bible:https://www.biblestudy.org/bible-study-by-topic/mythical-animals-in-the-bible/cockatrice.htmlDoes the Bible Affirm the existence of Mythical Creatures?https://strangenotions.com/does-the-bible-affirm-the-existence-of-mythical-creatures/-------------Sources:Wiki - Bahamuthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BahamutWiki - Christian Mythologyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_mythologyWiki - Leviathanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeviathanWiki - Tiamathttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TiamatWiki - Behemothhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BehemothWiki - Unicornhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UnicornWiki – Re’emhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Re'emWiki - Nephilimhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nephilim ----------------Email me:[email protected]:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT#Behemoth #Leviathan 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 Dead Sea Scrolls: The Oldest Biblical Writings Ever Found 17.10.2026 35min

  🌏 Get exclusive NordVPN deal here ➵ https://NordVPN.com/hochelagavpn It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!Uploaded 30-01-26------------The Dead Sea Scrolls are a gigantic collection of ancient writings, preserved for in small clay jars for millennia. Along with some the oldest biblical manuscripts ever discovered, there were a number of other scrolls previously unknown to scholarship —writings that revealed the inner workings of a secret community, and apocalyptic prophecies about a war at the end of time. The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the late 1940s revolutionised the field of biblical studies, and revealed secrets about the history of the Bible and ancient Judaism. But what do they say? How were they discovered? And who did they belong to?In this video, I want to take you on a journey through the Dead Sea Scrolls, and explore the lost history of one of the most important discoveries in the history of the Bible…Thank you for 984K subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction1:05 I. The Discovery06:43 II. Inside the Scrolls11:52 NordVPN13:06 II. Inside the Scrolls16:57 III. The Essene Hypothesis23:05 IV. Angels and Demons28:23 Final Thoughts30:00 Outro ------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGThe Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy H. LimThe Oxford Handbook of the Dead Sea Scrolls. ed. Timothy H. Lim and John J. Collins------------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/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 Book of Enoch: The Origin of the Nephilim Explained 17.10.2026 48min

  Introducing the Book of Enoch—a collection of ancient Jewish writings often described as “banned from the Bible.” This mysterious text reveals the lost history of the Nephilim, the origins of the fallen angels known as the Watchers, and prophecies about a final apocalyptic judgment.Uploaded 02-12-25Perhaps you’ve heard of Enoch before—but what does this book actually say? Why was it excluded from the biblical canon, and how did it become one of the most influential works of Second Temple apocalyptic literature?In this video, I’ll walk you through the contents of the 1 Enoch text, explore its ancient Jewish and early Christian context, and uncover why the Book of Enoch remains one of the most misunderstood—and most debated—books outside the Hebrew Bible and New Testament.Thank you for 961K subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:39 The Nephilim04:56 Who Was Enoch?06:37 The Rediscovery of Enoch09:00 The Book of Watchers21:27 Who Wrote Enoch?26:34 The Parables of Enoch29:19 The Book of the Luminaries32:31 The Book of Visions35:54 The Letter of Enoch38:03 Enoch and the Bible40:57 Final Thoughts41:42 Outro ------------SOURCES and FURTHER READING1 Enoch: A New Translation. Based on the Hermeneia Commentary. Nickelsburg and VanderKamEnoch, Ethiopic Apocalypse of (1 Enoch). Miryam Brand. The Book of Enoch - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_EnochThe Nephilim: A Tall Story? Who Were the Nephilim and How Did They Survive the Flood? Robin RoutledgeThe Nephilim Were on the Earth: Genesis 6:1–4 and Its Ancient Near Eastern Context. Ronald Hendel------------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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  What Is the Apocrypha? The Bible's Hidden Books Explained 17.10.2026 28min

  WATCH MORE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI_R1SqKRwakzwVbqLO9dB68_QZLXeNc7&si=Zp36FIiwzYURLBreUploaded 10-06-26Known as the Apocrypha, these ancient Jewish and Christian writings contain some of scripture's most unusual stories — featuring angelic messengers, demonic entities, apocalyptic visions, and lost history.Found in the Catholic Bible and Eastern Orthodox canon but rejected by Protestant Christianity, the Apocrypha sits at the heart of one of history's great religious debates. Where do these apocryphal and deuterocanonical texts come from? Who wrote them, and when? And what kinds of stories do they actually contain?From the Book of Tobit and Judith to the Maccabees, the Wisdom of Solomon, and the Book of Enoch — let's journey through the Bible's hidden books and explore the lost scriptures found inside…Thank you for 1.02M subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:45 What is the Apocrypha?02:20 Tobit04:28 Judith06:27 Wisdom Books07:18 1 and 2 Maccabees09:15 Additional Chapters of Daniel11:38 History of the Apocrypha14:03 1 and 2 Esdras16:17 3 Maccabees17:56 Jubilees20:39 Shepherd of Hermas22:41 Final Thoughts24:10 Outro------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGThe Complete Bible Handbook by Jim Bowker------------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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  How Tall was Goliath? (feat. Toasters) 17.10.2026 16min

  The story of David and Goliath is one of the most iconic scenes in the Bible. Armed with nothing but a sling, the young shepherd boy takes down the fearsome Philistine giant. Uploaded 12-09-21Although it’s a beloved and popular tale, there’s one unusual problem with it: and that’s Goliath’s height: no one can quite agree on his size. In this video, let’s explore the height of the biblical giant Goliath. Delving into everything from ancient forms of measurement, growth conditions like gigantism, and even a few biblical typos for good measure. As we ask the question: How tall was Goliath?I had lots of fun making this one, and put many hours into the animation. I hope you enjoy. I'm off for a nap! Oh, and thank you all for 387k subscribers. H.-------------Thank you Toasters for helping me out with this video. Go check out his channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0rL-D5o11bO1ap6TyLHOXA-------------Music:Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs​...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...The Ulgonsah Witches: Will it End - CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...Peaceful Ambient Music – CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...-------------Sources and Further Reading:Goliath – Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoliathReconsidering the Height of Goliath - J. Daniel Hayshttps://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/48/48-4/JETS_48-4_701-714.pdfGigantism – Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GigantismHereditary Gigantism-the biblical giant Goliath and his brothers - Deirdre Donnelly and Patrick Morrisonhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4113151/Goliath and the Exodus giants: how tall were they? - Clyde E. Billingtonhttps://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/50/50-3/JETS_50-3_489-508_Billington.pdfGoliath’s Armour and Israelite Collective Memory – Azzan Yadinhttps://berlinarchaeology.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/yadin-goliaths-armor.pdfHistory of Heighthttps://ourworldindata.org/human-height4QSama – Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Samuel_Scroll-------------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]#Goliath #Bible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Making a Deal with the Devil: Pros and Cons 17.10.2026 16min

  Throughout history, there are many curious tales of people who gain unimaginable wealth and talent under suspicious circumstances. If the legends are to be believed, the price tag is a lifetime of loyalty and servitude to the Devil. Uploaded 20-01-23But when it comes to selling your soul for earthly gain, there’s a lot you ought to think about. I’d hate for you to enter a diabolical contact uninformed, so I have drafted up a helpful list of pros, and cons of selling your soul to demons – using examples taken from history.There are many things that you may want to consider when faced with a Faustian bargain. You may find that being satisfied with what you already have in life is good enough. Perhaps wealth, status and ambition are overrated, especially when demons are involved. I’ll let you figure out what’s best.Video out in one week! Rapido...Thank you all for 735k subscribersH.P.S. If you are reading this in the future, don't read too much into this video's topic.P.P.S. Selling your soul to Satan has its risks. Be warned, always wear protection.--------Chapters:00:00 Intro01:30 Dr Faustus04:15 The Devil's Music07:07 Witch-hunts10:08 Origins11:59 Pros and Cons13:18 Outro--------👽📺 Listen to my podcast, The Interruption:On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7gnUglGYZvW5ucv1HJBOUo?si=4f2954be88b04990On 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:Deal with the Devil - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deal_with_the_DevilRobert Johnson - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_JohnsonNiccolò Paganini - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niccolò_PaganiniUrbain Grandier - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urbain_GrandierCodex Gigas - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Gigas---------Music: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...Dancin' with the Devil by Peter CrosbyVia Epidemic SoundAct II Gavin LukeVia Epidemic SoundCafe Bossa RiverwornVia Epidemic SoundTwo Lovers' Bane by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundErudition by Amber JauneVia Epidemic SoundCourtship and chaperones by Martin LandstromVia Epidemic SoundThe Cemetary Dance by Jon BjorkVia Epidemic SoundMysterious Forest by Howard Harper-BarnesVia 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] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  God's Biblical Kill Count Explained 17.10.2026 14min

  It’s no secret that the God of the Bible has a dark side. Throughout the Old Testament, God is responsible for a slew of natural disasters: from erasing life on Earth in an apocalyptic to unleashing devastating plagues of biblical proportions. Like it or not, God has a death toll. Has anyone gone through the Bible and counted it? Uploaded 02-12-22Combing through the Bible and calculating God’s kill count culminates with a frightening number in the millions. In this video's thumbnail, I am using the figure where the Bible gives precise statistics. The real number, including various estimations, is much higher...This sometimes violent depiction of God has always fascinated me. It’s so different to the peaceful God of the New Testament. I want to find an explanation for this behaviour – one that’s rooted in the history of this book. I hope you enjoy this video, I have done my utmost to answer this sensitive question sensitively. Thank you all for 722k subscribers!H.---------⚠️ OFFICIAL MERCH! ⚠️ To get hold of your own, head to Crowdmade.com with this link:https://crowdmade.com/collections/hoc...--------👽📺 Listen to my podcast, The Interruption:On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3h2TCzAJi76VuEk1qc8jGS?si=oQSJVANWRlG_ycECTo16mQOn Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-interruption/id1654508940?i=1000587655837-----Sources and Further Reading:Steve Wells' Biblical Count:https://dwindlinginunbelief.blogspot.com/2010/04/drunk-with-blood-gods-killings-in-bible.htmlAll The People God Kills In The Bible - Vocativttps://www.vocativ.com/news/309748/all-the-people-god-kills-in-the-bible/index.htmlThinking Through Old Testament Violencehttps://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/thinking-old-testament-violence/Timeline for the Flood - Answersingenesishttps://answersingenesis.org/bible-timeline/timeline-for-the-flood/World Population Estimates:ttps://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/international-programs/historical-est-worldpop.html---------Music: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...Beyond Measure by Christoffer Moe DitlevsenVia Epidemic SoundGodsend by Johannes BornlofVia Epidemic SoundRivers Run Red by Christoffer Moe DitlevsenVia Epidemic SoundUne Histoire D'Amour by Franz GordonVia Epidemic SoundSalat Alsabah by Feras CharestanVia Epidemic SoundPhilosophia 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_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT--------Email me: [email protected]#bible 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 Ark Before Noah: The Original Flood Myth Explained 17.10.2026 13min

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHJzbmmdZFg&t=479sUploaded 04-04-25In this video, let's dive into the ancient origins of Noah's Ark and the flood myth. There are Babylonian myths that predate the Book of Genesis, like the Legend of Utnapishtim in the Epic of Gilgamesh, to the Epic of Atra-hasis. These versions of the Ark story share uncanny similarities with Noah’s — and raise some fascinating questions about where the story may have began. This is Noah’s Ark, revisited — through myth, history, and archaeology. Join me as we explore the real story behind the flood.I’m glad so many of you enjoyed my recent Tower of Babel video and wrote a unique comment; I lost count after 40 languages! Thanks for 872,000 subscribers! ------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:45 Noah's Ark05:16 The Babylonian Flood Myth08:12 The Original Flood?09:52 Final Thoughts10:43 Outro-----Sources and Further Reading:Genesis 11:1-9https://biblehub.com/genesis/11.htmThe Tower of Babel Stele M2 2063https://www.schoyencollection.com/his...The Tower of Babel Stele Found in Babylon by Olof Pedersenhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/servic...Tower of Babel - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_o...---------Music and Footage: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...Clip from 2012. Directed by Roland Emmerich. Columbia Pictures, 2009.Breaking Point Zero by Arylide FieldsVia Epidemic SoundThe Detective by Christoffer Moe DitlevsenVia Epidemic SoundMin Wahi El-Lami by Ali SabahVia Epidemic SoundOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... 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 Cheerful Skeleton Paradox 17.10.2026 13min

  Check out my Patreon! patreon.com/hochelagaUploaded 07-08-25“Be Cheerful, Enjoy Your Life” — that’s the phrase written above a smiling skeleton in the famous Hatay mosaic. But is that really what it says? Spoiler: probably not.This piece of ancient Roman art is part of a long tradition of memento mori — Latin for “remember that you will die.” Found on everything from Roman mosaics to silver cups, these images weren’t just morbid. They were reminders to embrace life, because you never know what fate has in store.Thank you for 929K subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:57 The Mosaic Decoded04:32 Memento Mori07:25 Danse Macabre09:25 Final Thoughts10:23 Outro------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGThe Sundial and Convivium Scene on the Mosaic from the Rescue Excavation in a Late Antique House of Antioch. Hatice Pamir – Nilüfer Sezgin. Antalya XIX, 2016.------------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 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 Tower of Babel (But Biblically Accurate) 17.10.2026 14min

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9sTr6n0MFcUploaded 28-03-25What REALLY happened at Babel? The Tower of Babel is one of the most famous stories in the Bible—where God confuses the universal human language and scatters the people across the earth. But where did the Tower of Babel come from? In this "biblically accurate" guide, I’ll dive into Old Testament history to explore the true origins of the Tower of Babel. We’ll look at how this story may have been inspired by the Babylonian ziggurat, Etemenanki, a massive structure that stood at the heart of ancient Mesopotamia.Helpful PSA: I use the term “biblically accurate” with caution. Of course, interpretations vary, and the term can be a bit loaded depending on your background or beliefs. This video isn’t about pushing a particular theological view—rather, I pride myself on research, historical context, and digging into the ancient world behind the text. So if you’re a fan of history, biblical studies, or just want to know what might have happened at Babel—this one’s for you!Thank you for 867K subscribers, whoop!H.--------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:43 The Tower of Babel04:51 The Etemenanki08:58 The Babylonian Exile10:38 Final Thoughts11:23 Outro--------👽📺 Listen to my podcast, The Interruption:On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7gnUglG...On Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...-----Sources and Further Reading:Genesis 11:1-9https://biblehub.com/genesis/11.htmThe Tower of Babel Stele M2 2063https://www.schoyencollection.com/history-collection-introduction/babylonian-history-collection/tower-babel-stele-ms-2063The Tower of Babel Stele Found in Babylon by Olof Pedersenhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/A712F186B2FA1965854911081620467B/S0021088924000044a.pdf/tower_of_babylon_stele_found_in_babylon.pdfTower of Babel - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Babel---------Music and Footage: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...Ghaith by Ali SabahVia Epidemic SoundPandora's Box by Arthur BensonVia Epidemic SoundMin Wahi El-Lami by Ali SabahVia Epidemic SoundSalat Alsabah by Feras CharestanVia Epidemic SoundOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... 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 Southern Television Interruption 17.10.2026 11min

  November, 1977. Southern Television, a small-time TV network in the south of England, is interrupted by a strange and unauthorised message claiming to be from outer space.Uploaded 15-06-20--------------------Sources:Vrillon: the alien voice hoax that became a legendhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/vrillon-hacking-alien-voice-seventies-extra-terrestrial-hoax-unexplained-mysteries-a8069926.htmlGeorge Van Tasselhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Van_TasselUFO religionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_religionPirate televisionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate_televisionAshtar (extraterrestrial being)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtar_(extraterrestrial_being)#cite_note-Hellandp163-11977 Alien broadcast on Southern Television Systemhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iw641Ha4R4Southern Television broadcast interruptionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Television_broadcast_interruption#cite_note-Collegian-3New Agehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_AgeAge of Aquariushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_Aquarius --------------------Music (all non-copyrighted):Aftermath (Kevin MacLeod)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTknIOiei5c&t=4sUnnatural Situation (Kevin MacLeod)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSSJKfX77_sArt of Silence (Uniq)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V-pYCGx0C4Manifest (Hazy)https://youtu.be/FarN-0l7O6sDreamer (Hazy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSqttgJRud8------------Business contact:[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices