Religion
The Weird and Wonderful Religious Practices and Beliefs of Pre-Christian Britain
Christianity took its time establishing itself in Britain. The Romans might have conquered the island just over a decade after…
20 Biblical Traditions Heavily Influenced by Other Ancient Cultures
The Bible is an excellent example of ancient literature, dating from the mid-1st millennium BCE through the first century of…
40 Enlightening Facts About Shiva, the Hindu God
Shiva, one of the supreme gods of the Hindu religion, has come to figure somewhat prominently in pop culture and…
20 Pieces of Evidence That Support Events in the Bible
Although one cannot deny the cultural impact of the Bible, with estimated total sales surpassing five billion and is widely…
Muslim Americans have Much Deeper Roots in Our Country’s History than Many Care to Admit
Over the past few years, Muslims have frequently found themselves at the center of debates regarding religious freedom in the…
Henry VIII’s “Ugly” Wife Ended Up Having The Last Laugh
As one of history’s most infamous kings, Henry VIII of England is most well known for one thing: his seemingly…
38 Beliefs And Ways Of Life The Amish Strictly Follow
The Amish are part of a distinct religious community that follows a way of life far different from that of…
This Failed Plot Nearly Changed History and the ‘Traitor’ Responsible Turned Into a Symbol of Resistance that Spans Centuries
“Remember, Remember, the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason…
This was the European Witch Craze that Fueled the Salem Witch Trials
The European Witch-Craze spanned over centuries during the early modern period, resulting in the deaths of thousands across Europe. Most…
Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Created Female-Dominated World Well Before Its Time
The story of Ichabod Crane in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has inspired the minds of many for over a…