About Ryan Reeves

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My PhD was from Cambridge University. My goals here are to provide free, quality explorations of history, philosophy, art, and even subjects I find interesting.

I don't take myself too seriously, though I always try to take each subject seriously. I also do not expect everyone to agree with me on everything. That is the fun of history: a lot to argue over!

The History of Halloween

This video discusses the long history of Halloween. From the Celtic practice of Samhain, to medieval Catholic observance of All Saint's Day, to Victorian Gothic, and finally the modern practice of trick-or-treat. Support the channel on Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=23593673 Further readin…

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Why Was Galileo on Trial for Heresy?

Why was Galileo put on trial for believing the sun was the center of our solar system (heliocentrism)? This video looks at Renaissance science, Copernicus, Galileo, and the Inquisition that put Galileo on trial. Support the channel on Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=23593673 Further reading…

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The Story of Rembrandt's Prodigal Son

A look at Rembrandt's life and the influences that inspired his painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son" (c. 1669). Support the channel on Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=23593673 My books (affiliate links): "How We Got Our Bible" (Zondervan, 2018): https://amzn.to/2MtmSYY "Story of Creeds…

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