Religion
From Hero to Zero: 20 of the Biggest Falls from Grace in History
Life has its ups and downs. And that’s just as true for the great and the good as it is…
16 Disturbing Historical Demons People are Scared Of
The word ‘demon’ conjures images of evil entities out to tempt or torment. However, originally, the term referred to something…
18 Alterations Made to the Bible and its Consequences
To some, the Bible is the infallible and unchangeable word of God, written by Him and eternally sacrosanct. But which…
These 16 Facts Will Open Your Eyes to Bess of Hardwick, the Other Elizabeth of Elizabethan England
When we think of the Elizabethan age, the name that first springs to mind is Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), a…
17 Incredible Things That Never Cease to Amaze Us About Harriet Tubman, A True American Hero
Harriet Tubman is widely regarded as one of the most important Americans who ever lived. Despite her humble origins, she…
16 of History’s Lesser Known Dark Moments That Will Give you Chills
History has no shortage of moments when things seem to be going on their merry - or at least routine…
The Devil’s in the Detail: 16 Stories of Satan Sprinkled Throughout the Pages of World History
Satan. The Devil. Beelzebub. Lucifer. The Great Deceiver. Old Scratch. Call him what you like, The Devil has equally terrified,…
17 Moments In History that Inspired the Handmaid’s Tale
Most Dystopian novels, like 1984, Brave New World, and even The Hunger Games can all be considered “science fiction” because…
Very Few People Can Keep These 12 Enlightening Facts About Medieval Monks and Friars Straight
When we read about monks and friars in medieval history, it is easy to conflate the two. We think, perhaps,…
How And When Islam Originally Branched Off From Christianity
The so-called Abrahamic religions, also referred to collectively as Abrahamism, are a group of Semitic-originated religious communities of faith that…