hochelagaThe Voynich Manuscript is well-deserving of the title “the most mysterious book of all time”. This 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!
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00:00 Announcement! 00:11 Intro 01:09 “The World’s Most Mysterious Book” 02:47 The History 08:36 The Illustrations 16:54 The Writing 23:33 The Theories 30:52 Concluding Thoughts 33:26 Outro
Secrets of the Voynich Manuscripthochelaga2022-06-24 | The Voynich Manuscript is well-deserving of the title “the most mysterious book of all time”. This 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.
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00:00 Announcement! 00:11 Intro 01:09 “The World’s Most Mysterious Book” 02:47 The History 08:36 The Illustrations 16:54 The Writing 23:33 The Theories 30:52 Concluding Thoughts 33:26 Outro
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comSo, Youre Afraid of Biblical Angelshochelaga2025-07-25 | 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.
In 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!
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00:00 Introduction 00:41 I. Be Not Afraid 02:10 II. Know Thy Angel 10:13 III. Heed Thine Instruction 12:07 IV. Aquire Gnosis Beyond Human Comprehension 12:59 Final Thoughts 13:25 Outro
Welcome 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
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------------ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Book I 03:41 Book II 06:38 Who Was John Milton? 09:35 Book III 11:51 Book IV 15:11 Books V-VII 19:19 Book IX 22:45 Book X 24:22 Books XI-XII 25:45 Final Thoughts
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I have a Patreon: patreon.com/hochelagaWhat’s Inside the Vatican Archive?hochelaga2025-06-06 | 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?
Formerly 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!
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00:00 Introduction 00:33 What is the Vatican Archive? 01:39 The Chronovisor 03:39 The "Secret" Archive 05:08 Overview of the Collection 06:10 The Chinon Parchment 08:14 The Trial of Galileo 09:40 The Passarola 11:17 The Excommunication of Martin Luther 12:58 Final Thoughts 13:59 Outro
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Apostolic Archive Official Website https://www.archivioapostolicovaticano.va/content/aav/en/l-archivio.html
In 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.
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00:00 Introduction 00:38 What Are Saints? 01:12 The Skinless Apostle 03:37 The Catacomb Knight 05:37 Sacred Suffering 07:40 Why So Gruesome? 08:47 The Temptation of Saint Anthony 09:58 The Twice Martyred Saint 11:13 The Headless Bishop 12:04 Final Thoughts 12:58 Outro
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The 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...
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00:00 Intro 00:58 Part I. The Evolution of the "Jesus Look” 07:55 Part II. What Did Jesus Likely Look Like? 12:23 Final Thoughts
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Taylor, Joan E. What Did Jesus Look Like? T&T Clark, 2018.
In 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.
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00:00 Introduction 00:36 What Are Relics? 01:30 The Incorruptable Jaw
of St Anthony 03:28 The Skull of
Mary Magdalene 05:23 The Head(s) of
John the Baptist 07:07 The Relic Debate 08:06 The Shroud of Turin 09:45 The Blood Miracle 10:40 The Lost Coins of Judas Iscariot 11:41 Final Thoughts 13:02 Outro
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Computer-Aided Facial Reconstruction of “Mary-Magdalene” Relics Following Hair and Skull Analyses. Philippe Charlier et al. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6343449
What really happened on the first Easter? And where do Easter Eggs, chocolate and the Easter Bunny come from? Let's explore the origins of Easter, beginning with the original Easter story as told in the Bible. In Part I, we'll go through the biblical story and dive into hidden details in the Gospel accounts that are often overlooked or forgotten (like the naked fugitive in Mark 14:51-52). In Part II, we'll follow the evolution of Easter through history — from early Christian traditions to pagan spring festivals, to the modern holiday we know today. It's time to explore Easter's biggest questions!
Helpful PSA. Due to storytelling thoughts and video length constraints, I haven't included all the details of the biblical story in the video (like the denial of Peter!). It is a summary after all, but I still hope you enjoy! Thank you for 877K subscribers. Amazing, I truly appreciate it!
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00:00 Intro 00:54 Part I: The Biblical Easter 09:53 Part II: The Evolution of Easter 25:08 Outro
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In 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!
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00:00 Intro 00:45 Noah's Ark 05:16 The Babylonian Flood Myth 08:12 The Original Flood? 09:52 Final Thoughts 10:43 Outro
The Tower of Babel Stele M2 2063 https://www.schoyencollection.com/his...
The Tower of Babel Stele Found in Babylon by Olof Pedersen https://www.cambridge.org/core/servic...
Tower of Babel - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_o...
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Min Wahi El-Lami by Ali Sabah Via Epidemic Sound
Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...The Tower of Babel (But Biblically Accurate)hochelaga2025-03-28 | youtube.com/watch?v=_9sTr6n0MFc
What 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!
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00:00 Intro 00:43 The Tower of Babel 04:51 The Etemenanki 08:58 The Babylonian Exile 10:38 Final Thoughts 11:23 Outro
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
Ghaith by Ali Sabah Via Epidemic Sound
Pandora's Box by Arthur Benson Via Epidemic Sound
Min Wahi El-Lami by Ali Sabah Via Epidemic Sound
Salat Alsabah by Feras Charestan Via Epidemic Sound
Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Dantes Paradiso: A Visitors Guide to Heavenhochelaga2025-03-16 | 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.
But 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 Introduction 00:40 What is Dante's Paradiso? 02:02 Sphere I - The Moon 03:00 Sphere II - Mercury 03:55 Sphere III - Venus 04:55 Sphere IV - The Sun 05:48 Sphere V - Mars 07:01 Sphere VI - Jupiter 08:14 Sphere VII - Saturn 09:14 Sphere VIII - Fixed Stars 10:48 Sphere IX - Primum Mobile 12:11 The Empyrean 13:34 Conclusion 15:15 Outro
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Mysterious Forest by Howard Harper-Barnes Via Epidemic Sound
Partners in Crime by Christoffer Moe Ditevsen Via Epidemic Sound
Quantum Mechanics by Silver Maple Via Epidemic Sound
But according to the Bible, the future is far from peaceful. Prophecies warn of the Great Tribulation, a time of unparalleled suffering, global turmoil, and deception. The rise of the Antichrist, a powerful world leader, will mark the beginning of a dark era. The construction of the Third Temple in Jerusalem is one of the key prophetic signs, setting the stage for the fulfilment of end-time events. The Bible also describes a future filled with war, famine, and plagues—culminating in the final battle of Armageddon, where nations will gather for a climactic showdown. This will lead to the Second Coming of Christ, when he returns to defeat evil, where the fate of humanity will be decided.
The Bible outlines five major prophecies about our future—events that remain unfulfilled. And in this video, I’ll show you what they are.
Disclaimer: Before we begin, a quick note… The topic of biblical predictions is a difficult one. While some people are well-meaning, others have used these prophecies to manipulate, create fear, or push political agendas. That’s why I’m here—to cut through the speculation and focus on what the Bible actually says, using its own words where possible. If I have an agenda, it’s this: to create a resource that’s well-researched and academically sound.
Goodness gracious, 853K subscribers! Thank you.
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00:00 Introduction 00:42 I. The Return of Jesus 02:36 II. The Great Tribulation 04:13 III. The Rise of the Anti-Christ 05:45 IV. The Third Temple 06:54 V. Armageddon 08:00 Conclusion 09:20 Outro
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The Return of Jesus Revelation 20:11-15; Romans 2:5-8; 2 Corinthians 5:10; John 5:28-29
The Great Tribulation Matthew 24:3-11; 2 Timothy 3:1-5
The Rise of the Anti-Christ 1 John 2:18; Revelation 13:1-2
The Third Temple Ezekiel 40-48; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
Armageddon Joel 3:2; Zecheriah 14:2-3; Revelation 16:16
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Dark Sorcerers by Jo Wandrini Via Epidemic Sounds
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#bible #futurepredictionDante’s Purgatorio: A Visitor’s Guide to Purgatoryhochelaga2025-02-24 | 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.
But 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.
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00:00 Intro 00:50 What is Dante's Purgatorio? 02:11 Ante-Purgatory 04:09 Terrace I: Pride 05:24 Terrace II: Envy 06:24 Terrace III: Wrath 07:44 The Seven Deadly Sins 08:58 Terrace IV: Sloth 09:51 Terrace V: Greed 11:11 Terrace VI: Gluttony 12:16 Terrace VII: Lust 12:56 The Garden of Earth Paradise 14:01 Beatrice Reunited 15:24 Conclusion 16:49 Outro
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The Holy Grail. A mythical relic from Christian history, it is said to be the chalice holding Christ's blood. According to legend, those who drink from it are granted eternal life. The problem is, no one knows where it is located – or even if it exists...
Some say the Holy Grail rests in Spain, where thousands flock to gaze upon The Valencia Chalice. Others believe that the Grail lies somewhere in Britain — The Nanteos Cup. Or perhaps it’s best to trust the archaeological data, and explore what remains buried in shifting sands of the Holy Land…
But what is the Holy Grail, and more importantly where can we find it today? Well, that’s where I come in. I want to critically examine the evidence and sort the facts from the fiction. In doing so, perhaps we may family uncovering the final resting place of Christianity’s greatest artefact.
I hope you enjoy this video, I was heart warmed to see all your amazing comments on the previous one. Here's to 844K subscribers.
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00:00 Intro 01:19 The Last Supper 06:00 The 'Official' Grail 13:26 King Arthur's Cup 20:12 Ancient Grails 23:01 Choose Wisely 25:08 Outro
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Pure or Noble Materials for Jewish Ritual Vessels: Passover Meal and the First Eucharistic Chalice (Holy Grail) by Manuel Zarzo (2024)
The Holy Chalice of the Last Supper Venerated in Valencia, Spain: Answering Historic Questions to Pilgrims as a Basis of Fostering Cultural Tourism by Maniel Zarzo (2023)
The True Holy Grail by Richard B Sorenson (2011)
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#holygrailDantes Inferno: A Visitor’s Guide to Hellhochelaga2025-01-28 | 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.
Helpful 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 Introduction 00:58 The Divine Comedy 02:22 The Forest 03:45 The Gates of Hell 04:33 Circle I - Limbo 05:41 Circle II - Lust 06:36 Circle III - Gluttony 07:40 Why Dante Wrote Inferno 09:35 Circle IV - Greed 10:30 Circle V - Wrath 11:26 Circle VI - Heresy 12:28 Circle VII - Violence 13:41 Circle VIII Fraud 15:56 Circle IX - Treachery 17:50 Conclusion 19:10 Outro
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Crypta by Jo Wandrini Via Epidemic Sound
Beneath the Church by Jo Wandrini Via Epidemic Sound
Machinations by Christoffer Moe Divletsen Via Epidemic Sound
The Heart by David Celeste Via Epidemic Sound
Monsters Are Real by Dream Cave Via Epidemic Sound
Subtle Differences by Howard Harper Barnes Via Epidemic Sound
Glacier by Anna Dager Via Epidemic Sound
Majestica by Edgar Hopp Via Epidemic Sound
For Lorne by Anders Schill Paulsen Via Epidemic Sound
Strings by Blue Saga Via Epidemic Sound
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#dantesinfernoCountries Mentioned in the Biblehochelaga2023-02-02 | Ever wondered which countries are actually referenced in the Bible? In this video, I'll explore just that, and create a neat new "Bible Accurate" map in the process!
These biblical lands stretch over a massive geographical area. From the rich African Kingdoms of Kush to the exotic maritime ports of ancient Ophir, the biblical writers knew of regions that lay on the periphery of the known world. When used as a historical document, the Bible is a snapshot in time into the surprising world of early trade. Finding real-world locations in the Bible reveals how connected the ancient world was.
Is your country there? If not, should your country be on there? I’d be curious to hear whether the eastern land of Sinim mentioned in Isaiah 49:12, could be a reference to China.
A few notes about the map. When the Bible was written, "countries" as we know them today didn’t even exist. Plus, there’s no one version of it that all Christians can agree on (although that would be nice). I am using the NRSV. What's more, I have taken Scythia to mean Bulgaria and Romania (as in Scythia Minor). I ought to have included Ukraine into this mix too but hey, Scythia has always been notoriously difficult to define! Also, Arabic not Aramaic.
I hope you enjoyed this video, I enjoyed making it. I have an exciting personal milestone this end – I'll be moving into full-time employment! Don't worry, I won't disappear entirely but I will, unfortunately, be uploading less frequently. I am always so grateful for this amazing platform and your amazing viewership over this exciting chapter of my story.
-------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comMaking a Deal with the Devil: Pros & Conshochelaga2023-01-20 | 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.
But 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 subscribers
H.
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.
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00:00 Intro 01:30 Dr Faustus 04:15 The Devil's Music 07:07 Witch-hunts 10:08 Origins 11:59 Pros & Cons 13:18 Outro
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-------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comArt of the Unconscious Mindhochelaga2023-01-12 | 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.
There’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.
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-------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.com #surreal #artOnce Upon an Apocryphal Christmas...hochelaga2022-12-16 | 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.
Ever 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.
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#benotafraidGods Biblical Kill Count Explainedhochelaga2022-12-02 | 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?
Combing 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!
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#bibleIntroducing… THE INTERRUPTIONhochelaga2022-11-21 | 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...
I 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!
#podcastPsychedelics in Christian Arthochelaga2022-11-17 | 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.
Could 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.
Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comA to Z of Biblical Demonshochelaga2022-11-04 | You’ll be familiar with Bible-accurate angels, but Bible-accurate demons is a murky subject. What are demons actually like in the Bible? Where does Satan really come from? It’s a ragtag bunch, but I’m here to help – with an A to Z of biblical demons.
Welcome to the realm of evil spirits, fallen angels, and ancient gods. Where the boundaries of good and evil are not as clear cut as you’d expect. In our voyage through demonology, we’ll also explore the Apocrypha, the books that didn’t make it into the Bible. You see, those forbidden texts have some of the most creative diabolical entities around like the Nephilim, Mastema, and the Watchers.
I hope you enjoy this video, it was great fun to delve back into biblical mythology. Regular visitors of the channel may be asking, where have I been lately? Well, I’ve been involved in a very exciting project. I can’t tell you what it is just yet, but all will be revealed very soon…
Oh, and the channel recently passed 700,000 subscribers. That’s a mind-boggling number, and I’m truly grateful for your viewership!
M. Brand, Evil Within and Without: The Source of Sin and Its Nature as Portrayed in Second Temple Literature. Journal of Ancient Judaism. Supplements v. 9. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2013.
R. E. Stokes, The Satan: How God's Executioner Became the Enemy. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William. B. Eerdmans, 2019.
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
In Pieces by Madison York Via Epidemic Sound
Salat Alsabah by Feras Charestan
Via Epidemic Sound
Free Ticket to Heaven by Edward Joe Myers Via Epidemic Sound
Numb3rs by Jay Varton Via Epidemic Sound
Act II by Gavin Luke Via Epidemic Sound Never Forgotten by Christoffer Moe Divletsen Via Epidemic Sound
Aokigahara by Amber Jaune Via Epidemic Sound
Erudition by Amber Jaune Via Epidemic Sound
My Kind of Illusion by Jay Varton Via Epidemic Sound
Two Lovers Bane by David Celeste Via Epidemic Sound
Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
#demons #bibleThe Quest To Become A Freemasonhochelaga2022-08-30 | The Freemasons are a secretive organisation cloaked in mystery. To some, they are a cult or a dark brotherhood behind world events. To others, they are misunderstood, and far less mysterious than conspiracy theories would have us believe. What do we really know about them? There's only one way to find out: to try to join them. From visiting the Grand Lodge in London to learning the Rituals and finally making an application; becoming a fully-fledged Freemason is harder than I thought. Longer too! But that's where a not-so-secret Facebook group comes in...
From my investigation, I do not believe that they are a malicious organisation of Satan worshiping cultists. Instead, it had more in common with an upper-class gentleman’s club. The Freemasons have their secrets for sure, but none that are particularly scandalous. The reality of the Freemasons is that it’s a medieval self-help group, with a bunch of rituals that you need to memorise. There are times when reality is stranger than fiction, but this is not one of those times.
I hope you enjoyed this one, it's rather different to what I usually do. It has more of a subjective and personal flavour to it. It was a blast to make! Thank you all for 676k subscribers!
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comThe Gospel of Jesus Wifehochelaga2022-08-12 | 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.
It 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!
Bernhard, A. (2015). The Gospel of Jesus' Wife: Textual Evidence of Modern Forgery. New Testament Studies, 61(3), 335-355. doi:10.1017/S0028688515000077
Gathercole, S. (2015). The Gospel of Jesus' Wife: Constructing a Context. New Testament Studies, 61(3), 292-313. doi:10.1017/S0028688515000107
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Godsend by Johannes Bornlof Via Epidemic Sound
Mastermind by David Celeste Via Epidemic Sound
Erudition by Ambre Jaune Via Epidemic Sound
Two Lover’s Bane by David Celeste Via Epidemic Sound
Wandering Soul by Gabriel Lewis Via Epidemic Sound
Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comThe Museum of Lost Soulshochelaga2022-07-29 | The little museum of purgatory lies in the heart of Rome. It's full of ghostly artefacts, reported to be messages from beyond the grave: from dark handprints seared onto wood, to phantom markings etched in prayer books. It has to be one of the most disturbing museums around, but why does exist, what’s it for? And how do we know that any of these objects are indeed genuine? Let's investigate these ghoulish exhibits in this episode of Strange Christian Art.
We'll also explore the concept of purgatory, for those who are unfamiliar. Another writer who wrote a lot about Purgatory was the medieval poet Dante Alighieri. In his sequel to Inferno, he envisioned Purgatory as a giant mountain made up of layers of terraces. Each represents one of the Seven Deadly Sins. In later centuries, Purgatory fell out of favour, especially in branches of Christianity like Protestantism. For Catholics however, it still remains a core belief.
After some time away on holiday, I'm finally back and will resume my typical upload schedule. Thank you for your patience. More videos to come! Thank you all for 666k subscribers...
H.
P.S. A special thanks to alexabadjieva.design for the fantastic animation of the museum's history. Go see her work at https://alexabadjieva.design.
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comThe Little Book of Cosmic Horrorshochelaga2022-05-19 | 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).
In 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!
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comThe Myth of Timehochelaga2022-05-09 | Time is a key feature in mythology. From the Mayan calendar charting the mythic age of creation, to the titan Chronos who embodies the very concept of time itself. In this video, I explore how early human cultures understood time, and how the first civilisations created methods of communicating this phenomenon. A phenomenon that even today we know frighteningly little about. Particularly through ancient calendars, which are able to tell us a lot about how time was thought of.
I hope you enjoy this one, I tried something a bit different here to spice it up. More Strange Christian Art is on the way, and hopefully with a shorter turnaround. The channel recently passed 600,000, amazing! Thank you all so much.
H.
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Ancient Time Keepers http://websites.umich.edu/~lowbrows/reflections/1999/lsimmons.2.html
The History of Time: A Very Short Introduction by Leofranc Holford-Strevens
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
Seikilos Epitaph performed by Marcus Harvey Via Wikimedia Commons
As Time Passes by, by Clarence Reed Via Epidemic Sound
Short Story by Feras Charestan Via Epidemic Sound
Ancient Awakening by Bjorn Alva Via Epidemic Sound
A King's Ransom by Bonnie Grace Via Epidemic Sound
Wandering Soul by Gabriel Lewis Via Epidemic Sound
Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comThe Demon Doodles of 1565hochelaga2022-04-20 | The Drolatic Dreams of Pantagruel is a collection of 120 bizarre "demon doodles". Many of these monsters are comical, striking absurd and amusing poses. Others are a little more disturbing, with unnerving expressions and emotionless hollow faces. These sketches are so fantastically bizarre: they tap into the disturbing art of Hieronymous Bosch, and the grotesque monsters from medieval manuscripts.
Curiously, there are no words to accompany these drawings, so we are left to guess their meaning. I suspect that beneath these whimsical sketches lie hidden messages that poke fun at the powers that be. From hidden jokes at the expense of the nobility and the Catholic church. Whilst I have attempted to explain the meaning of some, I’m at a loss for words with most of the others... but it's fun to guess!
After a week away on vacation (it was wonderful thanks), I am back to my regular schedule. This video was a blast to make, and am still learning a lot as I go. I hope you enjoy this one! The channel is at 586k subscribers, thank you all!
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comHellmouths | Strange Christian Arthochelaga2022-04-01 | “Abandon all hope, ye who enter here” - Dante's Inferno, Canto III.
Across 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!
Welcome to the Medieval Hellmouth: Hellmouth Illuminations and their Correlation to Fantasy and Pop Culture https://ctlsites.uga.edu/hargretthoursproject/welcome-to-the-medieval-hellmouth-hellmouth-illuminations-and-their-correlation-to-fantasy-and-pop-culture/
Adapting 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. Godfrey https://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2124&context=masters_theses_2
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comThree Headed Jesus | Strange Christian Arthochelaga2022-03-16 | 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.
This 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.
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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.
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comWhy UFO Religions Are On The Risehochelaga2022-03-04 | 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...
In 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.
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Handbook of UFO Religions (2021) edited by Benjamin E. Zeller.
#UFO #ReligionThe Ghosts of Hokusaihochelaga2022-02-04 | 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.
In 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.
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
Drops of Golden Sun by Yi Nantiro via Epidemic Sound
Hokkaido by Saira Ridley via Epidemic Sound
Anamorph Enigmatic via Epidemic Sound
A Strange Sound by Damon Greene via Epidemic Sound
Sights of the Tokyo Tower via Epidemic Sound
Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
#Hokusai #YokaiHow a British Pickle Merchant Became a Uyghur Kinghochelaga2022-01-28 | "The Pickle King of Tartary" is a strange footnote in the often-turbulent history of central Asia. His real name was Khalid Sheldrake, a pickle manufacturer from London, and during the Chinese civil war he nearly became the king of Xinjiang and the Uyghur people. It's one of those obscure topics that deserve more attention...
His moniker has an amusing ring to it, and when I first heard about this story thought that I’d be making a light-hearted video. But I think it’s more complex than that. And I suspect depending on your own life experiences, you’ll react to it in a number of ways. You might see Khalid Sheldrake as the charitable philanthropist and a patron of Britain’s Muslim communities. But you might also see it as a story of empires and colonies, and a naïve man at the centre of it. What's more, you may be reminded of the ongoing accusations coming out of Xinjiang and the alleged maltreatment of the Uyghur people. Links, as always, are down below.
I had great fun making this video, and plan to cover more niche topics like these moving forward. Thank you all for 532k!
H.
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Intro - "Epic of Gilgamesh" in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
"The Pickle King" by hochelaga (yes, even the throat singing)
"Rule, Britannia!" by James Thomson and Thomas Arne. Sung by Albert Farrington in 1914 for Edison Records, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
"New York Blues" by Pietro Frosini in 1916, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Elf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
#Uyghur #Xinjiang #PicklesA Field Guide to Bizarre Medieval Monstershochelaga2022-01-15 | For a limited time only, go to curiositystream.com/hochelaga or use code hochelaga at checkout to get 40% off your annual subscription to Curiosity Stream!
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Medieval zoology is bizarre. Mostly because half of the creatures don’t even exist. And those that do look very, very strange!
In this handy field guide, we'll be exploring some of the weirdest and wildest mythical beasts and legendary creatures of the European Middle Ages. From basilisks to blemmyes, and everywhere in between. It's a world where biology and mythology blend together.
We'll be looking at these three unusual documents in particular: - The Aberdeen Bestiary - Carta marina (by Olaus Magnus) - The Travels of Sir John Mandeville - Luttrell Psalter
This video was a blast to make, I hope that you enjoy it! It also marks the start of Season III, go get ready for more obscure topics. Oh, and thank you all for 521k subscribers, I am so grateful to all of you!
#Monsters #Medieval #MythTwas A Bible Accurate Christmas...hochelaga2021-12-18 | The Nativity is one of the best-known stories of all time, but there are some weird parts to the original tale that often get overlooked. What's more, there are a bunch of non-Christian elements, like gifts, trees, and mistletoe, that were originally pagan customs.
What was the first Christmas actually like? And where do all the unusual traditions come from? In this video, we'll investigate the Christmas story as depicted in the Bible, and explore the many nuances and misunderstandings of the original text. Of course, no one can ever be truly "Bible Accurate", so note that these depictions are entirely subjective.
However you celebrate this period, or don’t celebrate it at all, I wish you peace and happiness in whatever you get up to. Thank you for 437k subscribers!
H.
P.S. Oh, and in case you notice in my voiceover, I had a slight winter's cold at the time!
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
#ChristmasThe Disturbing Paintings of Hieronymus Boschhochelaga2021-11-26 | 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.
But 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.
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://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.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comAleister Crowley: The Man Who Spoke To Demonshochelaga2021-11-12 | This is the story of Aleister Crowley (AKA. The Beast 666, Brother Perabduro, or Ankh-f-n-khonsu). He was an occultist, a student of the dark arts and supernatural phenomena, founder of the religion Thelema, and publisher of books on magic and the paranormal. Quite the character.
Crowley's followers regarded him as a visionary thinker, and a champion of free expression in a close-minded society. His enemies branded him as insane and egotistic, capable of great cruelty to those around him. So, the devil incarnate, or a troubled visionary that was simply misunderstood? It’s all a matter of perspective.
I hope you enjoy this one. Thank you for watching, and hello to all the new subscribers out there!
H.
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00:00 Intro 00:50 The Magician 04:24 The Hierophant 07:58 The Wheel of Fortune 10:35 The Hermit 13:20 Outro
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
#CrowleyThe Curious Origins of Popular Sayings (Vol.II)hochelaga2021-10-29 | 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.
We'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 fire
I 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.
#sayings #originsThe Curious Origins of Popular Sayingshochelaga2021-10-22 | We use expressions and idioms in everyday conversation. But have you ever wondered where they come from? For example, why shouldn’t we cry over spilt milk? And who’s going around killing two birds with one stone, or putting cats into bags?
In English in particular, many of our most popular sayings have these interesting and obscure origins. Some of which are pretty dark: did you know that the phrase “saved by the bell” may have arisen from fears of being buried alive?
In this video, we'll explore the strange origins of these popular sayings:
- Don’t cry over spilt milk - An apple a day keeps the doctor away - Kill Two birds with one stone - The feather/straw that broke the horse's/camel’s back - An eye for an eye - Speak of the Devil - Saved by the bell - Bite the Bullet
But there are so many more out there, so write down below some sayings that you would like to see explored. Thank you all for 400k subscribers!
#sayings #originsIs the Ark of the Covenant REALLY lost?hochelaga2021-10-09 | 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.
The 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.
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00:00 Intro 01:35 The Artefact 13:00 The Judean Desert 19:16 Ethiopia 22:17 Beneath Jerusalem 27:44 Concluding Thoughts 32:17 Outro
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comHow Tall was Goliath? (feat. Toasters)hochelaga2021-09-12 | 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.
Although 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.
#Goliath #BibleWhat is Inuit Mythology? | Obscure Mythologieshochelaga2021-08-27 | 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.
In 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.
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00:00 Intro 00:53 I. The Inuit 03:15 II. Key Beliefs 04:29 III. Sedna 06:32 IV. Mythical Beasts 08:14 Outro
#Inuit #MythologyWhat is Baltic Paganism? | Obscure Mythologieshochelaga2021-08-16 | Go to nordvpn.com/hochelaga or use code hochelaga to get a 2-year plan plus a bonus gift with a huge discount.
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--------- I’m sure you’ll be familiar with Greek or Norse mythology, But what about Baltic mythology. Ever heard of the storm god Perkunas who hunts the forests of Latvia in search of his one eyed rival Velinas? Or how about the supreme deity Dievas and how he accidently formed humanity out of his saliva?
Introducing Baltic paganism, an obscure mythology from the frozen forests of Northern Europe. It’s a folklore full of dark gods and magic, one that survived well into the Middle Ages, before the late arrival of Christianity.
There's so much that I couldn't include in the final cut of this video. Especially more on the history of the Baltics, and the story of Eglė, the Queen of Snakes. I have clips where I discuss these topics, one day I might share them with you all.
The channel hit 360k subscribers recently. Wow! I feel like this is all becoming rather official. Thank you all :)
H.
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00:00 Intro 00:49 I. The Baltics 02:22 II. The Pantheon 07:37 NordVPN 08:39 III. Mythical Beasts 09:53 IV. Romuva 11:01 Outro
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comThe Patron Saint of the Internethochelaga2021-07-18 | 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.
In 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&A video. Stay tuned!
Carlo Acutis' website: http://www.miracolieucaristici.org --------- Music: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
--------- Email me: hochelagaenquiries@outlook.comSurvival Guide to the Biblical Apocalypsehochelaga2021-07-10 | 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?
If 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.
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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.
#Apocalypse #BibleThe Dark Side of Nursery Rhymeshochelaga2021-02-19 | Lurking beneath the seemingly playful and innocent lyrics of nursery rhymes lie dark and disturbing origins. Rhymes that are believed to be about the Plague (Ring-a-Roses), slavery (Baa-Baa Black Sheep), and in one instance, burying people alive (London Bridge).
But do these unsettling backstories actually have any historical truth to them? Or are they simply urban legends meant to frighten and entertain? In this video, let’s explore the gruesome and grim origins of beloved children’s songs, and separate the fact from the folklore as we delve into dark side of nursery rhymes.
This video only covers three of the most popular songs, but there are plenty of other nursery rhymes with dark origins. Fairytales too. Let me know what you'd like to see down below and I might revisit this topic.
Thank you all for 222k subscribers :) H.
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
#nurseryrhymes #dark #creepyThe Wicked Biblehochelaga2021-01-26 | At Exodus 20:14, the so-called "Wicked Bible" contains the strange commandment, "Thou Shalt Commit Adultery". The "not" is nowhere to be seen, giving perfideous readers the divine green-light to cheat to their heart's content. It was not the work of a secret society, nor a version of the original text, but a typo; and a pretty bad one at that.
In this video, let's look at the collection of "Bible errata". Or as I like to call them "Biblical Bloopers". From the "Unrighteous Bible" that favours the sinners to the "Owl Bible" that speaks of a group of owl husbands. All the product of an unfortunate lack of proofreading. I'll also take you though what "bloopers" scholars believe have been preserved in the text since ancient times; exploring Jesus was actually called Joshua and why robes, not camels, were more unlikely to be threaded through the eyes of needles.
As my term starts, I'm going to have to upload less frequently unfortunately. As much as I enjoy making videos, I've also got to get my degree! That said, I'll keep uploading and so continue Season II. I've got to balance my commitments for the time being.
On the cusp of 200k subscribers. Thank you all so much :) H.
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
Ulgonsah Witches by CO.AG Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj5nX...
Elf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Outro - Peaceful Ambient Music by CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...
#WickedBible #ThouShaltCommitAdulteryThe Origins of the Seven Deadly Sinshochelaga2021-01-03 | Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy and Pride. Together they make up the Seven Deadly Sins. But where do they come from, what are there origins?
In this video, we'll explore the origin and history of the Seven Deadly Sins ( sometimes also known as the Seven Cardinal Sins or Vices), as well as the concept of sin at large. You may be surprise to learn that they do not come from the Bible - well, not as a strict list as we now have it. They may have come from an Egyptian monk, known as Evagrius of Pontus and taken up by Pope Gregory I. But they certainly gained traction after Dante's Divine Comedy, notably Inferno and Purgatorio.
I really hope you enjoy watching this video. with another algorithm spike, things have been really stirring on the channel lately, so welcome all new subscribers. We're at 149k now, absurd! Thank you all for your kind comments :) H.
--------- Music: Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...
Elf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
#SevenDeadlySins #DanteCardenio: The Lost Play of Shakespearehochelaga2020-12-25 | The History of Cardenio is believed to be a lost play of William Shakespeare, but there lacks concrete evidence that it actually existed. Well, except for an adaptation of it known as Double Falsehood. Nowadays, it is seen to hold parts of an original script thought to have been lost to history.
It's not the only Lost Play of Shakespeare out there. Some believe that there's a play out there known as 'Love's Labour's Won'. But, to my mind, the story of Cardenio and Double Falsehood makes for most complete video.
I hope you enjoy this. I've worked quite hard on it, but recognise that it's a bit out there. I always want to experiment and surprise you all with new and obscure topics. Let me know what you all think!
Oh, and if you are watching on the day I uploaded this, I wish you a Merry Christmas. H.
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Intro - Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian by Peter Pringle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTs...