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The Perplexing History Of The Eleusinian Mysteries, The Ancient Greek Rites That Remain Unknown To This Day

The Eleusinian Mysteries were secret rites held to initiate members into the cult of Demeter and Persephone, and they were said to involve hallucinogenic substances and "dreadful, terrifying" objects.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 12, 2026

The Perplexing History Of The Eleusinian Mysteries, The Ancient Greek Rites That Remain Unknown To This Day

The Eleusinian Mysteries were secret rites held to initiate members into the cult of Demeter and Persephone, and they were said to involve hallucinogenic substances and "dreadful, terrifying" objects.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 12, 2026

A Metal Detectorist In England Has Uncovered A ‘Bizarre’ 1,100-Year-Old Coin Depicting John The Baptist

The coin, found in Norfolk and thought to be from the ninth century C.E., is baffling numismatics experts.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 6, 2026

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A Metal Detectorist In England Has Uncovered A ‘Bizarre’ 1,100-Year-Old Coin Depicting John The Baptist

The coin, found in Norfolk and thought to be from the ninth century C.E., is baffling numismatics experts.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 6, 2026

What Happens When We Die? What It Feels Like, What Happens To Your Body, And More

No one knows what happens when we die, but here's what experts have gleaned from history and some near-death survivors who said they glimpsed the other side.

By Hannah McKennett • Apr 5, 2026

What Happens When We Die? What It Feels Like, What Happens To Your Body, And More

No one knows what happens when we die, but here's what experts have gleaned from history and some near-death survivors who said they glimpsed the other side.

By Hannah McKennett • April 5, 2026

The Mysterious Life Of Pontius Pilate, The Roman Governor Who Ordered Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Best known as the man who sentenced Jesus to death, Pontius Pilate remains a controversial figure in both biblical and historical texts.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 5, 2026

The Mysterious Life Of Pontius Pilate, The Roman Governor Who Ordered Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Best known as the man who sentenced Jesus to death, Pontius Pilate remains a controversial figure in both biblical and historical texts.

By Amber Morgan • April 5, 2026

What Happened To Shelly Miscavige? Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Scientology’s ‘First Lady’

Michele Miscavige, the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, hasn't been seen in almost twenty years. There's plenty of cause for concern.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 5, 2026

What Happened To Shelly Miscavige? Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Scientology’s ‘First Lady’

Michele Miscavige, the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, hasn't been seen in almost twenty years. There's plenty of cause for concern.

By All That's Interesting • April 5, 2026

What Happened When Jesus Was Crucified? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

Described in the New Testament of the Bible and other ancient sources, the death of Jesus Christ was a truly agonizing affair.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 4, 2026

What Happened When Jesus Was Crucified? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

Described in the New Testament of the Bible and other ancient sources, the death of Jesus Christ was a truly agonizing affair.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 4, 2026

How White Jesus Became The Default Image Of Christ

Was Jesus white, black, or another race entirely? Go inside the complicated history of what Jesus of Nazareth actually looked like.

By Richard Stockton • Apr 4, 2026

How White Jesus Became The Default Image Of Christ

Was Jesus white, black, or another race entirely? Go inside the complicated history of what Jesus of Nazareth actually looked like.

By Richard Stockton • April 4, 2026

Mychal Judge, The New York City Fire Department Chaplain Who Died On 9/11

The first confirmed casualty of the September 11th attacks, Mychal Judge was killed inside the World Trade Center's North Tower due to falling debris from the collapsing South Tower.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 23, 2026

Mychal Judge, The New York City Fire Department Chaplain Who Died On 9/11

The first confirmed casualty of the September 11th attacks, Mychal Judge was killed inside the World Trade Center's North Tower due to falling debris from the collapsing South Tower.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 23, 2026

Archaeologists In Peru Unearth The Single Largest Child Sacrifice Site In The World

Before the Inca conquered the Chimú, the coastal Peruvian civilization built the largest mud-brick city in the world. They also partook in the ritualistic mass sacrifice of children.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 20, 2026

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Archaeologists In Peru Unearth The Single Largest Child Sacrifice Site In The World

Before the Inca conquered the Chimú, the coastal Peruvian civilization built the largest mud-brick city in the world. They also partook in the ritualistic mass sacrifice of children.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 20, 2026

Child Brides And Mass Suicides: The Monsters Behind 9 Of History’s Most Notorious Cults

Whether through religion, drugs, or physical coercion, every one of these nine cult leaders assembled a following that was willing to kidnap, kill, or cannibalize in their name.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 14, 2026

Child Brides And Mass Suicides: The Monsters Behind 9 Of History’s Most Notorious Cults

Whether through religion, drugs, or physical coercion, every one of these nine cult leaders assembled a following that was willing to kidnap, kill, or cannibalize in their name.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 14, 2026