Religion
Witch Tests: 10 Historical Tests for Proving Someone Was a Witch
The concept of the witch is as old as civilization. Whether they were known as shamans, wise folk or cunning…
10 Times The Past Was Crazier Than People Could Ever Imagine
We might be living through what many consider to be strange and weird times today, but we are not the…
10 Christian Holidays and Beliefs Steeped in Pagan Traditions
Pagan traditions and celebrations preceded the onset of Christianity. Arising spontaneously in the ancient world, holidays and feasts developed in…
10 Wicked Humans from History
We all love a juicy story, and there is nothing juicier than the revelation that some arch villain has done…
10 of the Strangest Rules and Rituals for Royal Births Over the Centuries
These days, queens and princesses have their babies in the safest and most comfortable environments possible. They are also offered…
Where the Wild Things Weren’t: A Dozen Map Monsters from History
Have you ever looked at a church or cathedral, and wondered why it’s covered in hideous monsters? After all, these…
10 Details from the Daily Life of Vestal Young Women in Ancient Rome
For thousands of years in ancient Rome, young women were chosen to devote their entire lives to make sure a…
The Bloodiest Tales of Scottish History
An old Scottish joke describes God’s creation of Scotland. ‘Scotland will have spectacular mountains, imposing glens, and stunning lochs. Plump…
11 Unbelievable Trials By Ordeal Throughout History
Today, the legal system in the western world tries their best to make sure that everyone is innocent until proven…
‘Stone walls do not a prison make’: 12 Pieces of Prison Literature
One thing that can be said of prison across the ages is that a spell of incarceration gives a prisoner…