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  The Screaming Popes of Francis Bacon 21.10.2026 17分

  Francis Bacon is the master of psychological horror – his paintings are bleak and upsetting—filled with anguished figures and grotesque creatures. Often they are frightening distortions of Christian artworks, rendered into twisted and mangled abominations. Uploaded 04-09-25Of all his works, perhaps the most famous is the Screaming Popes series. Seated upon a golden throne, the robed figure unleashes a haunting, agonised scream. But what is the origin of behind his disturbing paintings? What kind of mind could produce this paintings?I hope you enjoy this, and thank you for 936K subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:45 Early Life02:27 The Crucifixion Series05:30 The Screaming Popes10:35 Later Works13:05 Francis Bacon's Legacy14:00 Outro14:21 Patreon Preview------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGFrancis Bacon: A Brush with Violence, BBC Two (2017)Francis Bacon's Complete Works:https://www.francis-bacon.com/art------------FOOTAGEThe Battleship Potemkin, 1925 (dir. Sergei Eistenstein)Francis Bacon: Fragments Of A Portrait, 1966 (dir. David Sylvester)Francis Bacon, Peintre Anglais (dir. Pierre Koralnik 1964)------------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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  Survival Guide to the Biblical Apocalypse 21.10.2026 27分

  The Book of Revelation is undoubtably the strangest book in the whole Bible. An Apocalyptic vision containing earthquakes, plagues, and a few of multi-eyed 'Bible Accurate Angels' for good measure. The Biblical Apocalypse may be something you've heard of, but may not know what is supposed to take place. For example, where does the number 666 come from? and what is Armageddon?Uploaded 10-07-21If you're looking to learn more about the biblical apocalypse, then you're in the right place. I have crafted together this handy introductory video taking a secular-minded overview of the Book of Revelation. Now, although I have entitled this video as a survival guide, actual survival tips may be lacking. That said, knowing what to expect may help in an actual apocalypse. Or not...After a bit of a pause in my upload schedule to finish of university work, I'm glad to say that I've graduated! Thank you all for your patience, more videos on the way. It's been a while and I have plenty of videos that I want to make. Welcome both current and new subscribers, now numbering at 290k! H.-------------Sources and Further Reading:Aune, David E. Word Biblical Commentary. Volume 52, Revelation / David E. Aune. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1997.Ford, and Ford, J. Massyngberde. Bible. N.T. Revelation. English. Ford. 1975. 1st ed. Garden City, N.Y: Doubleday, 1975.Book of Revelation - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation-------------Music:Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs​...Backmasking - CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvAElf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5728-elf-meditation-previewLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Background Music: Forever - CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvAAncient Rite by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Tempting Secrets by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Moorland by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4079-moorlandLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This is the Way it Ends - CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...Moorland by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4079-moorlandLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/The Ulgonsah Witches: Will it End - CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvAPeaceful Ambient Music – CO.AGhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA-------------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]#Apocalypse #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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  100k Subscribers! 21.10.2026 5分

  Wow, didn't expect to make this video...Uploaded 01-12-20Thank you all so much for 100k!H.-------------Music:Peaceful Ambient Music (CO.AG)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian (Peter Pringle)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...-------------Email me:[email protected]:https://twitter.com/hochelaga_ytInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hochelaga_yt/Discord:https://discord.gg/29tngpT#100k Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Paradise Lost: The Fall of Satan Explained 21.10.2026 32分

  https://youtu.be/h_N04XVwlqg?si=QhSDCl8KRh-LYIilUploaded 04-07-25Welcome to Paradise Lost: Christianity’s darkest masterpiece. Written by John Milton, it’s widely seen as one of the greatest poems ever made. It tells the story of the biblical fall of mankind, but curiously from Satan’s perspective…In this video, I want take you on a journey Paradise Lost and retell the full story of this biblical epic . I hope this video inspires you to pick up a copy. There is so much more to the story for you to discover…Now, I’m not sure I can ever say this enough, but I want to take a moment to thank you for watching my videos. Over the last six or so months of making videos more regularly, I’ve been blown away by all your supportive comments. So, a big thank you—it truly means the world! P.S. Thanks for 919K subscribers H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:40 Book I03:41 Book II06:38 Who Was John Milton?09:35 Book III11:51 Book IV15:11 Books V-VII19:19 Book IX22:45 Book X24:22 Books XI-XII25:45 Final Thoughts------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGFull Text - https://www.sparknotes.com/poetry/paradiselost/full-text/book-i/ Lit Charts – Paradise Losthttps://www.litcharts.com/lit/paradise-lostIllustrations of Paradise Lost by Gustave Doréhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Illustrations_of_Paradise_Lost_by_Gustave_Doré------------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: 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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  Did Jesus Look Like This? 21.10.2026 17分

  https://youtu.be/l-EiK0XRb64Uploaded 06-05-25The appearance of Jesus Christ has been one of history’s most debated mysteries. For over 2,000 years, Christian art has depicted Jesus in countless ways — but do those familiar images of long blond hair, blue eyes, and tall features actually match what a first-century Jewish man from the Middle East would have looked like?In this video, I investigate what Jesus may have looked like, based on historical speculation, archaeology, and biblical scholarship. First, I trace how Jesus’s image evolved through centuries of Christian art — from a young philosopher to the iconic bearded figure we recognize today. Then, I explore the historical and scientific data to reconstruct a new portrait of Jesus’s appearance.My most recent videos have reached a new audience, so welcome aboard for the ride! The channel is now at 900,000 subscribers — we’re getting closer to a huge milestone... H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:58 Part I. The Evolution of the "Jesus Look”07:55 Part II. What Did Jesus Likely Look Like?12:23 Final Thoughts------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGTaylor, Joan E. What Did Jesus Look Like? T and T Clark, 2018.What Did Jesus Really Look Like? https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35120965The six oldest images of Jesus - Aleteiahttps://aleteia.org/2018/10/10/the-six-oldest-images-of-jesusMary and Jesus in the Eyes of Chinese Paintershttps://www.sixthtone.com/news/1011968------------MUSIC and FOOTAGEIntro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs... An Upsetting Theme by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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 Little Book of Cosmic Horrors 21.10.2026 16分

  The Augsburg Book of Miracles (aka. The Little Book of Cosmic Horrors) is a classic example of strange Christian art. It's full of visions of the Apocalypse, and God's disturbing signs throughout history. It even includes the Old Testament's weirdest scene, the vision of Ezekiel, depicting a "living creature" and an Ophanim (aka. Bible Accurate Angels).Uploaded 19-05-22In this video, let's explore this bizarre text and figure out the meaning behind its unique contents. There are some phenomena that we can explain: from doomsday comets to sun dogs. Although many have no rational explanation. The fact that little is known about the book's origin, only adds to the mystery...Its scenes of calamity and chaos, and eerie hybrid creatures that defy logic, remind me of HP Lovecraft, whose gothic stories of dark magic and profane deities explore the fragile limits of human knowledge. He pioneered the genre of Cosmic Horror, where the fear of "otherness" is central.I hope you enjoy this one, it was great fun to make. Thank you all for 616k subscribers!H.-------------Sources and Further Reading:Full Collection of Images - Wikimedia Commonshttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Augsburger_WunderzeichenbuchThe Book of Miracles: Wondrous Medieval Illustrations of Divine Horrorhttps://flashbak.com/the-book-of-miracles-wondrous-medieval-illustrations-of-divine-horror-50418/The Book of Miracles: 16th-century Apocalyptic Visions – In Pictureshttps://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2017/aug/04/the-book-of-miracles-16th-century-german-illustrated-manuscript-------------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 SoundGodsend by Johannes BornlofVia 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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  What Happened to the 12 Disciples? 21.10.2026 47分

  The disciples of Jesus are some of the most important figures in Christianity. But what happened to them after the events of the Bible?Uploaded 14-03-26You may think you know the twelve disciples, from the faithful St. Peter to the treacherous Judas Iscariot, but the stories behind them are far darker than you might expect. You see, according to Christian legends, almost eleven out of the twelve met a horrendous and gruesome fate. In this video, let’s explore the history of the twelve disciples—where they travelled after the New Testament, and what their stories reveal about the origins of Christianity itself…Thank you for 1,000,000 subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction0:47 Who Were The 12 Disciples?2:10 Peter08:42 Judas12:31 Thomas15:35 Andrew18:52 John21:04 James the Greater24:14 Philip26:44 Bartholomew29:19 Matthew32:16 James the Lesser33:22 Jude Thaddeus35:05 Simon the Zealot36:51 Final Thoughts40:24 One Million Subscribers!------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGThe Holy Bible, NRSV------------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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  Survival Guide to Ragnarok | The Norse Apocalypse Explained 21.10.2026 27分

  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 21.10.2026 11分

  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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  Why UFO Religions Are On The Rise 21.10.2026 14分

  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
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  Art of the Unconscious Mind 21.10.2026 16分

  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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  When a Gunman Took a Newsroom Hostage 21.10.2026 11分

  On May 28th 1983, a KOOL TV Broadcast had a sudden change of plans when armed gunman Joe Gwinn barged into the studio making demands. Anchorman Bill Close thought it was a joke until Gwinn fired a shot into the air. Gwinn held a gun to Bill closes belly as he read out his message: a deranged rambling appearing to be a warning the world of World War 3.Uploaded 23-07-20Luckily, no one was harmed.This Mini-Doc is a dramatised edit of the source footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWaQFguerFcSources:https://www.reddit.com/r/DeepIntoYouTube/comments/hgsd38/this_is_the_live_broadcast_of_kool_tv_on_28th_may/https://www.nytimes.com/1982/05/30/us/man-who-took-4-hostages-faces-charges-in-incident-at-tv-station.htmlhttps://people.com/archive/keeping-calm-in-a-crisis-at-kool-tv-anchorman-bill-close-persuades-an-angry-gunman-not-to-turn-killer-vol-17-no-25/Thank you for watching. Keeping at it :)------------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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  The Origins of Halloween 20.10.2026 23分

  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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  The Secret History of the Antichrist 20.10.2026 34分

  Who is the Antichrist, and what does the Bible actually say about him? And why is tech billionaire Peter Thiel so interested in the Antichrist? Uploaded 15-08-26With my background in Biblical Studies, I'll follow the story from the New Testament and early Christianity through the development of Christian eschatology — a story that might surprise you, not least because the word "Antichrist" never appears in famous texts like the Book of Revelation.In this video, I trace the true origins of the Antichrist: the meaning of the number 666, its hidden connection to the Roman emperor Nero, and how End Times prophecy created christianity's ultimate villain.From there, we'll explore the history of this concept. From the curious case of Frederick II (the medieval "Antichrist emperor"), the pamphlet wars of the Reformation, The Late Great Planet Earth, and the End Times prophecies of evangelical christianity...Thank you for 1.03M subscribers!H.------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:07 What is the Antichrist?02:27 The "Antichrist" of John's Letters05:07 The "Lawless One" of 2 Thessalonians06:51 The Beast of Revelation13:18 The "Little Horn" of Daniel 716:19 The Biblical Antichrist(s)17:33 The Antichrist Emperor21:54 Martin Luther and The Antichrist24:28 Peter Thiel's Antichrist27:58 Final Thoughts28:59 Outro------------SOURCES and FURTHER READINGBiblical Passages:1 John 2:18–27; 4:1–6 and 2 John 72 Thessalonians 2:1–12Revelation 13Daniel 7Antichrist: Two Thousand Years of the Human Fascination with Evil by Bernard McGinnNaming the Antichrist by Robert C. FullerThe Late Great Planet Earth (1978) Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA5eUoN9tckThe Pope and the Antichrist by Peter Thiel and Sam Wolfehttps://firstthings.com/the-pope-and-the-antichrist/Peter Thiel and the Antichrist – UnHerd:https://unherd.com/2025/07/who-is-peter-thiels-antichrist/Opinion | Peter Thiel and the Antichrist – New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/26/opinion/peter-thiel-antichrist-ross-douthat.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/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 20.10.2026 20分

  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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  Once Upon an Apocryphal Christmas... 20.10.2026 15分

  Christmas in the Apocryphal Gospels is strange. In this video, we’ll explore the festive stories and Christian writings that didn’t make it into the Bible. After all, the Christmas story in the Bible is very brief, so delving into these unofficial texts reveals colourful extra details. Like dragons, a walking/talking baby-Jesus, and an obedient tree giving Mary its fruit.Uploaded 16-12-22Ever heard of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, The History of Joseph the Carpenter, The Gospel of Pseudo Matthew, or the amazingly named Protoevangelium of James? Nowadays, we’ve largely forgotten that these hidden stories even exist. But they’ve always been there, especially in religious art. Had the apocryphal gospels been included in the Bible, they would have dramatically changed how the Christmas story is told. Something to think about: to what extent were the Apocryphal Gospels part on an original Christmas story?I really hope you enjoy this one, and do check out my new podcast The Interruption. I’m so excited to share it with you all – it’s been a year in the making. Thank you for a great year here on YouTube and for 730k subscribers!H.--------👽📺 Listen to my podcast, The Interruption:On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7gnUglGYZvW5ucv1HJBOUo?si=a8ac0bee36a64a44On Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-interruption/id1654508940?i=1000587655837On Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYzNmU3YmFjZGMxZGRjMDAxMTdhNTI3Mg?sa=X&ved=0CB8Q27cFahcKEwjgyLDIpcT7AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA-----Sources and Further Reading:Christmas in the Biblical Apocrypha:https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/bible-interpretation/christmas-stories-in-christian-apocrypha/A History of Apocryphal Christmas Traditions:https://brandonwhawk.net/2014/12/18/an-ox-an-ass-and-three-kings-a-history-of-apocryphal-christmas-traditions/Non-Biblical Nativity (contains links to the Apocryphal Gospels themselves):https://www.glencairnmuseum.org/nativity-nonbiblical/Infancy Gospel - Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infancy_gospels---------Music: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...A Winter's Night by Etienne RousselVia Epidemic SoundMysterious Forest by Howard Harper-BarnesVia Epidemic SoundPandora's Box by Arthur BensonVia Epidemic SoundThe Cemetary Dance by Jon BjorkVia Epidemic SoundSecrets and Lies by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundA Hoax by Mary RiddleVia Epidemic SoundGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Piano Version) by Half GiantVia Epidemic SoundCallisto 8 by Ben ElstonVia 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]#benotafraid 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 20.10.2026 11分

  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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  What’s Inside the Vatican Archive? 20.10.2026 17分

  Beneath Vatican City lies one of the most mysterious archives in the world — the Vatican Apostolic Archive, rumoured to be one of the greatest repositories of human knowledge in the world. But what exactly is hidden inside?Uploaded 06-06-25Formerly known as, the Vatican Secret Archive, it has have been shrouded in secrecy, fuelling countless conspiracy theories (looking at you Chronovisor!). But in recent years, limited and exclusive access has been granted to researchers — finally revealing the contents of this legendary archive in human history.In this video, I’ll take you inside the Vatican's secret library, uncovering what researchers have found so far, from the Chinon Parchment of the Knight's Templars to the wacky Passarola. Of course, I haven’t been able to explore everything in this vast archive (especially the documents from the Second World War) but perhaps there's room for further exploration!Thank you all for 912K subscribers!------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:33 What is the Vatican Archive?01:39 The Chronovisor03:39 The "Secret" Archive05:08 Overview of the Collection06:10 The Chinon Parchment08:14 The Trial of Galileo09:40 The Passarola11:17 The Excommunication of Martin Luther12:58 Final Thoughts13:59 Outro------------SOURCES and FURTHER READING Apostolic Archive Official Websitehttps://www.archivioapostolicovaticano.va/content/aav/en/l-archivio.htmlVatican Secret Archives - Public Medievalisthttps://publicmedievalist.com/vatican-secret-archives/Vatican Apostolic Archive - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_Apostolic_ArchiveThe Chronovisor - Historic Mysterieshttps://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteries/vatican-chronovisor/29300/Vatican Secret Archives - Hirsch Secure https://www.hirschsecure.com/resources/blog/the-worlds-most-secure-buildings-the-vatican-secret-archives15 Historic Wonders Housed in the Vatican Secret Archives - Mental Flosshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/63850/15-historic-wonders-housed-vaticans-secret-archives-----------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 Stock Footage via Pexels------------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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  Hellmouths | Strange Christian Art 20.10.2026 11分

  “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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  Dante's Inferno: A Visitor’s Guide to Hell 20.10.2026 23分

  Welcome to the depths of the underworld! In this video, I take you on an in-depth journey through Dante’s Inferno, and a breakdown of all nine circles of Hell, from Limbo to Treachery. The first part of The Divine Comedy, written by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century, this legendary epic poem is one of the most vivid and detailed depictions of Hell in literary history, shaping our modern imagination of eternal punishment. Uploaded 28-01-25Helpful PSA: I've had to gloss over finer story beats within this video, so I have included a link to Inferno below!Wow, it’s been a while! Long-time viewers of the channel may have gathered I’ve been on a hiatus. During that time, I’ve been exploring new paths in my career and my personal life, and so wanted to step away from videos gave me the space to explore those paths (it's one hell of a tale!). Many of you left kind comments while I was away, and it inspired me to create this video, something I’ve long wanted to make. I hope you enjoy this one, thank you for 837K subscribers.H.--------Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:58 The Divine Comedy02:22 The Forest03:45 The Gates of Hell04:33 Circle I - Limbo05:41 Circle II - Lust06:36 Circle III - Gluttony07:40 Why Dante Wrote Inferno09:35 Circle IV - Greed10:30 Circle V - Wrath11:26 Circle VI - Heresy12:28 Circle VII - Violence13:41 Circle VIII Fraud15:56 Circle IX - Treachery17:50 Conclusion19:10 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/note-to-the-reader/ ---------Music: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...Crypta by Jo WandriniVia Epidemic SoundBeneath the Church by Jo WandriniVia Epidemic SoundMachinations by Christoffer Moe DivletsenVia Epidemic SoundThe Heart by David CelesteVia Epidemic SoundMonsters Are Real by Dream CaveVia Epidemic SoundSubtle Differences by Howard Harper BarnesVia Epidemic SoundGlacier by Anna DagerVia Epidemic SoundMajestica by Edgar HoppVia Epidemic SoundFor Lorne by Anders Schill PaulsenVia Epidemic SoundStrings by Blue SagaVia Epidemic SoundOutro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...#dantesinferno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices