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What Journey Are You On?

Join host Bruce Feiler on an epic journey to six of the world's most sacred places.
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Lourdes

Journey to the Catholic shrine of Lourdes, France with active duty and retired US veterans in search of healing.

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Shikoku

In the footsteps of the Buddhist monk Kobo-Daishi, walk the 700-mile pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, Japan.

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Jerusalem

Celebrate the Jewish festival of Sukkot in Jerusalem and walk in the footsteps of Jesus from Nazareth to Capernaum.

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The Hajj

Journey alongside American pilgrims to the largest annual gathering of Muslims in the world.

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Kumbh Mela

Bathe in the sacred river Ganga alongside 100 million Hindus.

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Osun Osogbo

Venture deep into the sacred forest outside the city of Osogbo for a celebration of the goddess Osun.

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Preview: Lourdes

Journey to the Catholic shrine of Lourdes, France with active duty and retired US veterans in search of healing.

Video Shikoku preview

Preview: Shikoku

In the footsteps of the Buddhist monk Kobo-Daishi, walk the 700-mile pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, Japan.

Video Jerusalem preview

Preview: Jerusalem

Celebrate the Jewish festival of Sukkot in Jerusalem and walk in the footsteps of Jesus from Nazareth to Capernaum.

Video Hajj preview

Preview: The Hajj

Travel in the footsteps of the prophet Muhammad to the annual gathering of millions of Muslims in Mecca.

Video Kumbh Mela preview

Preview: Kumbh Mela

Bathe in the sacred river Ganga alongside 100 million Hindus.

Video Osun preview

Preview: Osun-Osogbo

Venture deep into the sacred forest outside the city of Osogbo for a celebration of the goddess Osun.

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Series Preview

Join host Bruce Feiler on an epic journey to six of the world's most sacred places.

Bruce Feiler's Notes from the Field: Lourdes

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Zach's Story

Meet Cpl. Zach Herrick, a retired U.S. Army rifleman who was injured three months into his deployment in Afghanistan. Zach journeyed to Lourdes in search of healing.

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Juan's Story

Meet Juan Roldan, a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant traveling back to Lourdes for a second time to continue his healing.

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Bathing at the Grotto

Take a look inside the baths at the grotto and hear how American pilgrims feel before and after taking part in this ritual.

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The Underground Basilica

Take a look inside one of the world's largest underground basilicas—big enough to hold 25,000 people—where active and retired servicemen and women assemble yearly as part of the military pilgrimage to Lourdes.

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Giving Back

Built an appetite from all of the travel? Grab a seat! Bruce is serving up lunch to the American military pilgrims in Lourdes.

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The Office of Medical Observations

Whenever someone claims they are physically cured by the waters of Lourdes, the case is evaluated by an international committee of medical professionals. Get an exclusive look at the records of the Office of Medical Observations.

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Who was Bernadette?

Who was Bernadette, and what was the Catholic Church's reactions to her extraordinary experiences? Take a look in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.

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The Healing Waters

Someone who loves me went to Lourdes... and all they got me was a water bottle? See how pilgrims bring the healing powers of the sacred sites of Lourdes to loved ones back home.

Bruce Feiler's Notes from the Field: Shikoku

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The Temple of Two Dragons

Hike up to one of the highest spots on the island of Shikoku to complete the spiritual rituals at the Temple of the Two Dragons.

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Steve's Story

Walk around the island of Shikoku with Steve Williams, a retired Marine who returned to the island for a second attempt at completing the 700 mile spiritual trail.

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Abalone

Get a taste of abalone, a delicacy available on the island of Shikoku.

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Jenn and Alex

Travel around the island of Shikoku with pilgrims Jenn and Alex, two recent medical school graduates learning to embrace the unexpected nature of their journey.

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Buddhism

Learn how Buddhism, founded in India, evolved to a more populist form in Japan in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.

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The Henro

Not sure what to wear for your pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku? Learn the signficance of each piece of the henro—pilgrim—garb.

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Osettai

Take a break with Shikoku locals and other pilgrims at Temple 24.

Bruce Feiler's Notes from the Field: Jerusalem

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Modern Technology at the Western Wall

Can't make the bi-annual blessing at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem? Modern technology allows you to feel like you're practically there.

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Brian's Story

Walk in the footsteps of Christ on the Jesus Trail with American pilgrim Brian Kwan

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Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Get an exclusive look at the opening of the door of the church by Adeeb Joudeh, and see the original charter that grants his family the right to do so.

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The Etrog Man

The etrog, one of the three symbols of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, has many surprising beauty and medicinal uses.

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The Sukkot Quiz Show!

Sukkah-hop with Bruce and try your hand at the Sukkot quiz! Think you can name all seven shepherds of Israel?

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The Arbel Cliffs

View the Sea of Galilee from the Arbel Cliffs while traveling on the 40-mile Jesus Trail in Israel.

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Three Religions, One City

Explore the history of Jerusalem in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia and find out why this city is considered one of the most sacred sites to three major world religions.

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Jerusalem's Second Temple Compound

Examine Jerusalem's Second Temple Compound and its significance in the spiritual life of Jews in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.

Bruce Feiler's Notes from the Field: The Hajj

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Anisa's Story

Enter a place where only Muslims are allowed with journalist and filmmaker Anisa Mehdi.

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Citizen Journalists

How are technology and social media affecting the pilgrimage to Mecca?

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Modern Mecca

See how new technology and the increasing number of pilgrims have forced Islam's holiest city to modernize in a number of ways.

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Jack's Story

Meet American pilgrim Jack who is making the Hajj among two million others.

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Shopping in Mecca

Take a break from the Hajj and join the pilgrims shopping for souvenirs in the streets of Mecca.

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Medina

Explore the city of Medina and learn about the prophet Muhammad.

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Circling the House of God on Earth

Follow American Muslims as they experience the Hajj, the traditional pilgrimage to Mecca in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.

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The Birthplace of Islam

Examine the origins of Islam as modern Americans explore its birthplace in Medina, Saudi Arabia in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.

Bruce Feiler's Notes from the Field: Kumbh Mela

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The Naked Holy Men

One of the most well-known symbols of the Kumbh Mela is the naked men known as Naga Sadhus. Why are they naked, and what happens when host Bruce Feiler joins a Naga Sadhus in his tent? Take a look.

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Bathing in the Ganges

Bathe in the Ganges River with American pilgrim Karmen Plasencia.

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Mother Ganga

Celebrate Mother Ganga, the giver of life, in a Hindu ritual known as aarti.

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The Dhamek Stupa

Take a break from the festivities of the Kumbh Mela to explore the place where Buddhism was born. Be sure to toss a coin for good luck!

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On the Ganges

Take a boat ride in the early morning to greet Mother Ganga.

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Bathing in the Ganges River

Is it possible to be alone amongst thousands of people? Watch how pilgrims find solitude during the ritual bathing in the Ganges River.

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The Core Tenets of Hinduism

Discover some of the core tenets of Hinduism as experienced in Varanasi, one of India's holiest cities, in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.

Bruce Feiler's Notes from the Field: Osun-Osogbo

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Arriving in Osogbo

As a visitor, what can you do to find your way around without a GPS? The citizens of Osogbo have found a creative solution to this challenge.

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Osun's Sacred Bells

The ancient craft of bronze-making is alive at the Osun-Osogbo. Watch a craftsman mold these handmade brass bells for the festival of Osun.

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My Divination

Bruce meets with a priest to receive a divination before the festival of Osun-Osogbo in Nigeria.

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Meet the Arugba

Meet the 14-year-old member of royalty selected to lead the procession to the Sacred Grove during the festival of Osun-Osogbo in Nigeria.

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Initiation of a Yoruban Priestess

Follow two young Americans as they are initiated into the Yoruba religion as priestesses in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.

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Yoruban History and Diaspora

Explore the history of Yorubaland in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.

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Video Journey

The Journey

What journey are you on?

Video Bruce Reflections

Bruce's Reflections

Host Bruce Feiler reflects on his unprecedented journey to six of the world's most sacred places.

Video I Seek

I Seek

Pilgrims reflect on why they have undertaken their spiritual journeys.

Video Solitude

Solitude

Sacred journeys are often individual searches for the self. But is it possible to find solitude while traveling alongside thousands of pilgrims?




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