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Inside The Book Of Kells, The Stunningly Illuminated Gospels Displayed In Dublin’s Trinity College Library

Created by monks in medieval Scotland, the exquisitely illustrated Book of Kells is widely regarded as the "chief treasure of the Western world."

By Erin Kelly • Dec 7, 2023

Inside The Book Of Kells, The Stunningly Illuminated Gospels Displayed In Dublin’s Trinity College Library

Created by monks in medieval Scotland, the exquisitely illustrated Book of Kells is widely regarded as the "chief treasure of the Western world."

By Erin Kelly • December 7, 2023

This Week In History News, Nov. 26 – Dec. 2

Massive coin trove found at ancient shrine in Pakistan, thousands of animal bones discovered in Iron Age sacrifice pit in Spain, 1,400-year-old pagan temple uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 1, 2023

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This Week In History News, Nov. 26 – Dec. 2

Massive coin trove found at ancient shrine in Pakistan, thousands of animal bones discovered in Iron Age sacrifice pit in Spain, 1,400-year-old pagan temple uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting • December 1, 2023

The Story Of Santa Muerte, The ‘Death Saint’ Worshipped By Drug Lords, Sex Workers, And The Marginalized

Originating in Mexican folk Catholicism, Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte is a female deity and spiritual icon said to be a personification of death.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 1, 2023

The Story Of Santa Muerte, The ‘Death Saint’ Worshipped By Drug Lords, Sex Workers, And The Marginalized

Originating in Mexican folk Catholicism, Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte is a female deity and spiritual icon said to be a personification of death.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 1, 2023

Archaeologists Discover Thousands Of Animal Bones In An Iron Age Sacrifice Pit In Spain

The various bones — belonging to horses, pigs, cattle, and at least one dog — date back to the Iron Age and illuminate Europe's little-known history of animal sacrifice.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 30, 2023

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Archaeologists Discover Thousands Of Animal Bones In An Iron Age Sacrifice Pit In Spain

The various bones — belonging to horses, pigs, cattle, and at least one dog — date back to the Iron Age and illuminate Europe's little-known history of animal sacrifice.

By Austin Harvey • November 30, 2023

Baron Samedi, The Charming Yet Terrifying ‘Master Of The Dead’ From Haitian Voodoo Lore

Despite being the spirit that decides who lives and dies, Baron Samedi is depicted as an irreverent jokester who performs sexualized dances and is rarely seen without a cigar or a glass of spicy rum.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 26, 2023

Baron Samedi, The Charming Yet Terrifying ‘Master Of The Dead’ From Haitian Voodoo Lore

Despite being the spirit that decides who lives and dies, Baron Samedi is depicted as an irreverent jokester who performs sexualized dances and is rarely seen without a cigar or a glass of spicy rum.

By Erin Kelly • November 26, 2023

The Murky Story Of Mary Magdalene And Her Relationship With Jesus Christ

Throughout history, Mary Magdalene has been portrayed as a prostitute, Jesus' wife, and a saint — but what's the truth behind this famous disciple?

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 19, 2023

The Murky Story Of Mary Magdalene And Her Relationship With Jesus Christ

Throughout history, Mary Magdalene has been portrayed as a prostitute, Jesus' wife, and a saint — but what's the truth behind this famous disciple?

By Kaleena Fraga • November 19, 2023

This 318-Year-Old Scottish Bible Was Just Discovered In An Iowa Retirement Home

The Scottish Bible was printed in 1705 and contained a written record of the original owners' family inside.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 17, 2023

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This 318-Year-Old Scottish Bible Was Just Discovered In An Iowa Retirement Home

The Scottish Bible was printed in 1705 and contained a written record of the original owners' family inside.

By Austin Harvey • November 17, 2023

What Was Jesus’ Real Name? ‘Yeshua’ And The Story Behind It

Though the world now knows the Christian Messiah as Jesus, his real name in the original Hebrew was Yeshoshua or Yeshua, meaning "salvation."

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 17, 2023

What Was Jesus’ Real Name? ‘Yeshua’ And The Story Behind It

Though the world now knows the Christian Messiah as Jesus, his real name in the original Hebrew was Yeshoshua or Yeshua, meaning "salvation."

By Gina Dimuro • November 17, 2023

The Real History Of The Pilgrims That You Didn’t Learn In School

Who were the Pilgrims? Where did they come from? And why did they come to America? Here's why your history books only tell part of the story.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 15, 2023

The Real History Of The Pilgrims That You Didn’t Learn In School

Who were the Pilgrims? Where did they come from? And why did they come to America? Here's why your history books only tell part of the story.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 15, 2023

The Story Of The Ahnenerbe, The Nazi ‘Research’ Organization That Sought To Prove The Superiority Of The Aryan Race

Those working for the Ahnenerbe project set out to prove that the Aryan race was descended from Nordic gods, and spent vast sums of money trying to find irrefutable, archaeological proof in the process.

By Daniel Rennie • Nov 5, 2023

The Story Of The Ahnenerbe, The Nazi ‘Research’ Organization That Sought To Prove The Superiority Of The Aryan Race

Those working for the Ahnenerbe project set out to prove that the Aryan race was descended from Nordic gods, and spent vast sums of money trying to find irrefutable, archaeological proof in the process.

By Daniel Rennie • November 5, 2023