The Journey
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What journey are you on?
What journey are you on?
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The Journey
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What journey are you on?
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Meet the Pilgrims
Meet pilgrims from the Hajj, Shikoku, Jerusalem, Lourdes, Kumbh Mela, and Osun-Osogbo pilgrimages.Providing Support for PBS.org
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Is it possible to find solitude among thousands of pilgrims? (1m 23s)
Series Preview: Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler
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What journey are you on? (4m 8s)
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Travel with American pilgrims to the Osun-Osogbo festival. (1m 33s)
Notes from the Field: The Naked Holy Men (Kumbh Mela)
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Learn more about the naked holy men of the Kumbh Mela festival. (3m 33s)
Notes from the Field: Osun's Sacred Bells (Osun-Osogbo)
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These sacred bells are a symbol of the Osun-Osogbo festival. (3m 39s)
Notes from the Field: Bathing in the Ganges (Kumbh Mela)
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Bathe in the Ganges River with American pilgrim Karmen Plasencia. (2m 52s)
Notes from the Field: Arriving in Osogbo (Osun-Osogbo)
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Host Bruce Feiler arrives in the city of Osogbo, Nigeria. (2m 43s)
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Travel with American pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela. (1m 36s)
Notes from the Field: The Etrog Man (Jerusalem)
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Meet the Etrog Man in Jerusalem, Israel. (3m 28s)
Notes from the Field: Tech at The Western Wall (Jerusalem)
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Modern technology meets ancient religious rituals at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. (2m 36s)
Notes from the Field: Citizen Journalists (The Hajj)
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Technology and social media at the Hajj. (2m 45s)
Notes from the Field: Anisa's Story (The Hajj)
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Meet journalist and filmmaker Anisa Mehdi. (3m 19s)
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Travel with American pilgrims to the holy city of Jerusalem. (1m 35s)
The Birthplace of Islam (The Hajj)
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Yoruban History and Diaspora (Osun-Osogbo)
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Visions of the Virgin Mary (Lourdes)
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Three Religions, One City (Jerusalem)
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Notes from the Field: Zach's Story (Lourdes)
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Meet American pilgrim Zach Herrick traveling in Lourdes, France. (2m 22s)
Notes from the Field: The Underground Basilica (Lourdes)
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Look inside one of the world's largest underground cathedrals in Lourdes, France. (2m 15s)
Notes from the Field: The Sukkot Quiz Show! (Jerusalem)
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Try your hand at the Sukkot quiz! (3m 4s)
Notes from the Field: The Henro (Shikoku)
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Take a look at the traditional garb of the henro, the pilgrim of Shikoku. (2m 27s)
Notes from the Field: The Healing Waters (Lourdes)
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Many sacred sites have water at their core. (2m 21s)
Notes from the Field: The Dhamek Stupa (Kumbh Mela)
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Take a detour on the way to the Kumbh Mela festival to see a holy Buddhist site. (3m 2s)
Notes from the Field: The Arbel Cliffs (Jerusalem)
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View the Sea of Galilee from the Arbel Cliffs. (2m 13s)
Notes from the Field: Temple of the Two Dragons (Shikoku)
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Travel to the Temple of the Two Dragons on the island of Shikoku. (3m 15s)
Notes from the Field: Steve's Story (Shikoku)
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Meet American pilgrim Steve Williams traveling in Shikoku, Japan. (2m 39s)
Notes from the Field: Shopping in Mecca (The Hajj)
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Go shopping with American pilgrims Amira and Husam making the Hajj. (3m 17s)
Notes from the Field: Osettai (Shikoku)
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Take a break with Shikoku locals. (3m 17s)
Notes from the Field: On the Ganges (Kumbh Mela)
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Take a boat ride on the Ganges River. (3m 29s)
Notes from the Field: Office of Medical Observ. (Lourdes)
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Take a look at reported cases of miracles at the Office of Medical Observations. (2m 44s)
Notes from the Field: My Divination (Osun-Osogbo)
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Bruce receives an important message before the festival. (3m 37s)
Notes from the Field: Mother Ganga (Kumbh Mela)
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Celebrate the Hindu ritual of aarti. (2m 45s)
Notes from the Field: Modern Mecca (The Hajj)
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In recent years, modernization has transformed Islam's holiest city. (2m 11s)
Notes from the Field: Meet the Arugba (Osun-Osogbo)
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This 14-year-old is the most important person at the festival of Osun-Osogbo. (3m 5s)
Notes from the Field: Juan’s Story (Lourdes)
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Meet American pilgrim Juan Roldan traveling in Lourdes, France. (2m 32s)
Notes from the Field: Jenn and Alex (Shikoku)
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Meet American pilgrims Jenn and Alex journeying around the island of Shikoku in Japan. (2m 40s)
Notes from the Field: Jack's Story (The Hajj)
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Meet American pilgrim Jack making the Hajj. (3m 12s)
Notes from the Field: Giving Back (Lourdes)
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Service is a key part of many pilgrimages. (2m 46s)
Notes from the Field: Church of Holy Sepulcher (Jerusalem)
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Watch the centuries-old tradition of the opening of the gates. (3m 22s)
Notes from the Field: Brian's Story (Jerusalem)
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Meet American pilgrim Brian Kwan traveling in Israel. (3m 4s)
Notes from the Field: Bathing in the Ganges Riv (Kumbh Mela)
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Bathe in the Ganges River with American pilgrims (2m 30s)
Notes from the Field: Bathing at the Grotto (Lourdes)
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Look insides the baths at the Grotto in Lourdes. (2m 58s)
Notes from the Field: Abalone (Shikoku)
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Taste the Shikoku delicacy of abalone. (2m 9s)
Jerusalem's Second Temple Compound (Jerusalem)
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