Birth of Religions
How Christianity, Islam, and the world's faiths were born.
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The Destruction of Jerusalem
Vespasian's son Titus levels the Temple after a brutal siege. The Jewish diaspora begins. Rome builds an arch to brag about it.
Constantine Converts
Before a battle he sees a cross in the sky and a voice says 'in this sign, conquer.' He wins, and Christianity goes from persecuted cult to imperial religion.
The Council of Nicaea
Constantine locks 300 bishops in a room until they agree on what Christians actually believe. The result still gets recited in churches today.
Julian the Apostate
An emperor tries to undo Constantine's revolution and bring back the old gods. Lasts 20 months before dying in battle in Persia.
Muhammad's First Revelation
A 40-year-old merchant goes to a cave to think and an angel grabs him and tells him to recite. Islam begins.
The Hijra
Muhammad and his followers flee Mecca for Medina. The Islamic calendar starts from this exact moment.
The Battle of Karbala
The Prophet's grandson Hussein and 72 followers are killed in the desert by an Umayyad army. The wound that splits Islam into Sunni and Shia.
Luther's 95 Theses
A German monk nails a list of complaints to a church door. Within a few years half of Europe has broken with Rome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Birth of Religions collection?
The Birth of Religions collection includes 8 stories: The Destruction of Jerusalem, Constantine Converts, The Council of Nicaea, Julian the Apostate, Muhammad's First Revelation, and 3 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Birth of Religions stories for free?
Yes! All 8 stories in the Birth of Religions collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Birth of Religions cover?
The Birth of Religions collection spans 70 CE, 312 CE, 325 CE, 361 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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