Religion
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…
12 Essentials You’ll Learn in this Quick Crash Course on Norse Mythology
Over the last 200 years, Norse Mythology has been used to sell everything from racism (via the propaganda arm of…
10 Historic Events Crazier Than Movies
When watching movies, we have to willingly suspend disbelief, at least to some extent, in order to enjoy the film.…
10 Ancient and Medieval Christian Heresies the Catholic Church Tried to Stamp Out
There have always been heretics in Christianity. Even when the religion was fragmented, furtive, and persecuted church leaders were warning…
10 of History’s Most Scandalous Popes
Papal controversies these days are just not what they used to be. Take the current Pope Francis, a widely popular…