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Podcast: Temple of Pythons

We visit southern Benin to learn more about one of the world's most misunderstood spiritual systems.
The Podcast Team June 6, 2023
Varallo, Italy

Sacro Monte di Varallo Sesia

A 15th-century park that recreates a bit of the Holy Land in Italy.
A large rock structure called Rainbow Valley in the Northern Territory.
Northern Territory, Australia

Rainbow Valley

This sacred site lives up to its name with its majestic, color-splashed sandstone formations.
Kaneana Cave
Waianae, Hawaii

Kaneana Cave

This coastal cavern is associated with the Hawaiian god of creation.
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Podcast: Thomas Merton’s Hermitage

This little house in Kentucky is where the famous rebel monk tried to get away from the world.
The Podcast Team February 23, 2023
Tomb of Emir Nur
Harar, Ethiopia

Tomb of Emir Nur

This bright green structure is the final resting place of the 16th-century leader responsible for building the walls around Harar.
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Podcast: Urnes Stave Church

This intricately carved church is one of Norway’s great treasures of architecture.
The Podcast Team January 23, 2023
Mahakal Mandir
Darjeeling, India

Mahakal Mandir

At this unique temple in Darjeeling, Hindu and Buddhist practices co-exist harmoniously.
Kyoto, Japan

Gokōshiyui Amidabutu

This statue of Buddha has a distinctive hairstyle meant to represent an unfathomably long period of meditation.
Abo kiva in foreground, church in background
Mountainair, New Mexico

Salinas Pueblo Missions

The remains of Abó, Gran Quivera, and Qurai are monuments to the long, complicated history of the Indigenous people of the Southwest.
Plum Bayou mounds
Scott, Arkansas

Toltec Mounds

People of the Plum Bayou culture built these enormous mounds over 1000 years ago.
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Podcast: Cassadaga With Jamie Loftus

This week we're celebrating Halloween, starting with a special episode from Jamie Loftus's newest podcast.
The Podcast Team October 24, 2022
Seven Pillars
Peru, Indiana

Seven Pillars of the Mississinewa

A set of tall pillars and alcove-like rooms that are significant to the Miami people of Indiana.
Karaul, Kazakhstan

Abai and Shakarim Mausoleum Complex

A pair of towering monuments commemorate two of Kazakhstan's greatest poets and philosophers.
The Entrance to La Gruta Caves
Bocas del Toro, Panama

La Gruta Cave

This small cave in the center of Isla Colon doubles as a sanctuary.
Kailua, Hawaii

Ulupō Heiau

Hidden behind a YMCA stands the remains of a ceremonial site that dates back hundreds of years, whose ground is still considered sacred to many Hawaiians.
Wuhan, China

Guiyuan Temple

Count the statues to gain insight into your future from Buddhist disciples.
Stupa at Kudan
Kapilvastu, Nepal

Kudan Archaeological Site

The site where Sakyamuni Buddha first met his father after achieving enlightenment.