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Join best-selling author/adventurer Bruce Feiler on an epic journey as he travels with contemporary pilgrims on six historic pilgrimages around the world and explores how these sacred landscapes and revitalized routes are reshaping faith.

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Sacred Journeys
Notes from the Field: Arriving in Osogbo (Osun-Osogbo)
Host Bruce Feiler arrives in the city of Osogbo, Nigeria.
Clip: S1 E6 | 2:43
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Sacred Journeys
Kumbh Mela (Preview)
Travel with American pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela.
Preview: S1 E5 | 1:36
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Sacred Journeys
Notes from the Field: Osun's Sacred Bells (Osun-Osogbo)
These sacred bells are a symbol of the Osun-Osogbo festival.
Clip: S1 E6 | 3:39
Funding for Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler provided by Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Hans and Margret Rey/Curious George Fund, The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by public television viewers.
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Sacred Journeys
Osun-Osogbo
Premieres Tuesday, December 30, 9/8c.
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Sacred Journeys
Kumbh Mela
Premiered Tuesday, December 30, 8/7c.
Episode: S1 E5 | 54:51
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Sacred Journeys
The Hajj
Premieres Tuesday, December 23 at 9/8C
Episode: S1 E4 | 54:51
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Sacred Journeys
Jerusalem
Premieres Tuesday, December 23, 8/7c.
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Sacred Journeys
Shikoku
Premieres Tuesday, December 16, 9/8C
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Sacred Journeys
Lourdes
Premieres Tuesday, December 16, 8/7c.
Episode: S1 E1 | 54:50
Extras
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Sacred Journeys
Notes from the Field: The Naked Holy Men (Kumbh Mela)
Learn more about the naked holy men of the Kumbh Mela festival.
Clip: S1 E5 | 3:33
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Sacred Journeys
Osun-Osogbo (Preview)
Travel with American pilgrims to the Osun-Osogbo festival.
Preview: S1 E6 | 1:33
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Sacred Journeys
Notes from the Field: Citizen Journalists (The Hajj)
Technology and social media at the Hajj.
Clip: S1 E4 | 2:45
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Sacred Journeys
The Hajj (Preview)
Travel with American pilgrims to the Hajj.
Preview: S1 E4 | 1:35
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Sacred Journeys
The Birthplace of Islam (The Hajj)
Video resource from PBS LearningMedia.
Clip: S1 E4 | 5:25
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Sacred Journeys
Notes from the Field: Anisa's Story (The Hajj)
Meet journalist and filmmaker Anisa Mehdi.
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Sacred Journeys
Notes from the Field: The Etrog Man (Jerusalem)
Meet the Etrog Man in Jerusalem, Israel.
Clip: S1 E3 | 3:28
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Sacred Journeys
Jerusalem (Preview)
Travel with American pilgrims to the holy city of Jerusalem.
Preview: S1 E3 | 1:35
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Sacred Journeys
Notes from the Field: Tech at The Western Wall (Jerusalem)
Modern technology meets ancient religious rituals at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Clip: S1 E3 | 2:36
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Sacred Journeys
Notes from the Field: My Divination (Osun-Osogbo)
Bruce receives an important message before the festival.
Clip: S1 E6 | 3:37
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