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The Tragic Life Of Terry Davis, The Brilliant Computer Programmer Whose Struggle With Schizophrenia Derailed His Career

Terry Davis believed that God ordered him to create TempleOS, an operating system with a "digital oracle" that he claimed allowed users to speak directly with God.

By Rivy Lyon • Jan 17, 2026

The Tragic Life Of Terry Davis, The Brilliant Computer Programmer Whose Struggle With Schizophrenia Derailed His Career

Terry Davis believed that God ordered him to create TempleOS, an operating system with a "digital oracle" that he claimed allowed users to speak directly with God.

By Rivy Lyon • January 17, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Jacob Stockdale, The Former ‘Wife Swap’ Contestant Who Killed His Mother And Brother

Nine years after his conservative family was featured on the ABC show "Wife Swap," Jacob Stockdale fatally shot his mother and brother before attempting to take his own life.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 14, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Jacob Stockdale, The Former ‘Wife Swap’ Contestant Who Killed His Mother And Brother

Nine years after his conservative family was featured on the ABC show "Wife Swap," Jacob Stockdale fatally shot his mother and brother before attempting to take his own life.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 14, 2026

Archaeologists In Sicily Just Found An Ancient Bone Stylus Depicting Dionysus With An Erect Phallus

The stylus, which is from the fifth century B.C.E., is "perfectly intact" and stands as an unparalleled find in the region.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 12, 2026

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Archaeologists In Sicily Just Found An Ancient Bone Stylus Depicting Dionysus With An Erect Phallus

The stylus, which is from the fifth century B.C.E., is "perfectly intact" and stands as an unparalleled find in the region.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 12, 2026

What Year Is It? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

Go inside the complicated history of what year it is right now, according to the cultures and religions that don't follow the Gregorian calendar.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 4, 2026

What Year Is It? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

Go inside the complicated history of what year it is right now, according to the cultures and religions that don't follow the Gregorian calendar.

By Erin Kelly • January 4, 2026

The Surprising Pagan Backgrounds Of Nine Popular Holiday Traditions, From Christmas Trees To Caroling

Although Christmas is one of Christianity's most important holidays, many of today's most beloved traditions stem from pagan festivals and rites.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 24, 2025

The Surprising Pagan Backgrounds Of Nine Popular Holiday Traditions, From Christmas Trees To Caroling

Although Christmas is one of Christianity's most important holidays, many of today's most beloved traditions stem from pagan festivals and rites.

By Ainsley Brown • December 24, 2025

Archaeologists In Sudan Have Discovered 1,400-Year-Old Mummies Of Nubian Children With Facial Tattoos

According to a new analysis of ancient mummies, tattooing could have served medical or religious purposes in ancient Nubia.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2025

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Archaeologists In Sudan Have Discovered 1,400-Year-Old Mummies Of Nubian Children With Facial Tattoos

According to a new analysis of ancient mummies, tattooing could have served medical or religious purposes in ancient Nubia.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2025

A NASA Scientist Believes The Star Of Bethlehem Was Likely A Comet

The Star of Bethlehem has long puzzled astronomers, as it did not behave like a typical star. Now, a new study suggests that it was really a comet.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 16, 2025

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A NASA Scientist Believes The Star Of Bethlehem Was Likely A Comet

The Star of Bethlehem has long puzzled astronomers, as it did not behave like a typical star. Now, a new study suggests that it was really a comet.

By Ainsley Brown • December 16, 2025

Archaeologists In Turkey Just Uncovered A Rare Fresco Of A Young, Beardless Jesus Inside An Ancient Tomb

This "Good Shepherd" depiction shows Jesus tending to rams, sheep, and goats, something rarely seen in Christian iconography today.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 12, 2025

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Archaeologists In Turkey Just Uncovered A Rare Fresco Of A Young, Beardless Jesus Inside An Ancient Tomb

This "Good Shepherd" depiction shows Jesus tending to rams, sheep, and goats, something rarely seen in Christian iconography today.

By Austin Harvey • December 12, 2025

A Secret Knights Templar Crypt Was Found Beneath A Polish Church — And It Could Contain The Holy Grail

The mysterious band of Catholic warriors was said to be keepers of the Holy Grail — the cup of Christ that they purportedly found during the Crusades.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 6, 2025

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A Secret Knights Templar Crypt Was Found Beneath A Polish Church — And It Could Contain The Holy Grail

The mysterious band of Catholic warriors was said to be keepers of the Holy Grail — the cup of Christ that they purportedly found during the Crusades.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 6, 2025

The Severely Deformed Skull Of A Medieval Warrior Who Died In Battle Has Been Found In Spain

Found at the castle of Zorita de los Canes in the Guadalajara province, this knight from the Order of Calatrava is believed to have died defending this hilltop fortress sometime between the 13th and 15th centuries.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 1, 2025

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The Severely Deformed Skull Of A Medieval Warrior Who Died In Battle Has Been Found In Spain

Found at the castle of Zorita de los Canes in the Guadalajara province, this knight from the Order of Calatrava is believed to have died defending this hilltop fortress sometime between the 13th and 15th centuries.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 1, 2025