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Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe," a.k.a. Ronald Hunkeler, in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong Aug 20, 2023

Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe," a.k.a. Ronald Hunkeler, in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong August 20, 2023

The Legend Of The Shinigami, The Terrifying Grim Reapers Of Japanese Lore

Represented in both traditional Japanese plays and contemporary television shows, the shinigami are multi-faceted and often terrifying gods of death that lure humans to their demise.

By Amber Morgan Aug 18, 2023

The Legend Of The Shinigami, The Terrifying Grim Reapers Of Japanese Lore

Represented in both traditional Japanese plays and contemporary television shows, the shinigami are multi-faceted and often terrifying gods of death that lure humans to their demise.

By Amber Morgan August 18, 2023

Inside The Real History Of Exorcisms Hollywood Could Never Show

Sanctioned by the Catholic Church for centuries, exorcisms are supposed to expel evil spirits that have possessed a human — but some have ended in horrifying murders.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 18, 2023

Inside The Real History Of Exorcisms Hollywood Could Never Show

Sanctioned by the Catholic Church for centuries, exorcisms are supposed to expel evil spirits that have possessed a human — but some have ended in horrifying murders.

By Marco Margaritoff August 18, 2023

This New AI-Powered App Allows Users To ‘Chat’ With Biblical Figures Like Jesus And Satan

Using ChatGPT, app developer Stéphane Peter created "Text With Jesus" to encourage conversation about faith — but it's also sparking its share of controversy.

By Cara Johnson Aug 15, 2023

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This New AI-Powered App Allows Users To ‘Chat’ With Biblical Figures Like Jesus And Satan

Using ChatGPT, app developer Stéphane Peter created "Text With Jesus" to encourage conversation about faith — but it's also sparking its share of controversy.

By Cara Johnson August 15, 2023

Inside The Grisly Werewolf Panic That Swept Europe More Than A Century Before The Salem Witch Trials

Horrifying tales of torture, decapitation, and murder — and those are just the acts committed by the accusers in the werewolf trials of Renaissance Europe.

By Matt Crabtree Aug 15, 2023

Inside The Grisly Werewolf Panic That Swept Europe More Than A Century Before The Salem Witch Trials

Horrifying tales of torture, decapitation, and murder — and those are just the acts committed by the accusers in the werewolf trials of Renaissance Europe.

By Matt Crabtree August 15, 2023

The Mysterious Life Of Pontius Pilate, The Roman Governor Who Ordered Jesus’ 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 Aug 7, 2023

The Mysterious Life Of Pontius Pilate, The Roman Governor Who Ordered Jesus’ 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 August 7, 2023

The Story Of The Chronovisor, The Rumored Vatican Invention That Allows You To See The Past

A priest in the Vatican named Pellegrino Ernetti claimed he could observe the past with a time machine he had invented. But what's the truth about the Chronovisor?

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 5, 2023

The Story Of The Chronovisor, The Rumored Vatican Invention That Allows You To See The Past

A priest in the Vatican named Pellegrino Ernetti claimed he could observe the past with a time machine he had invented. But what's the truth about the Chronovisor?

By Marco Margaritoff August 5, 2023

The Story Of Yule, The Raucous Pagan Celebration Of Winter That Inspired Christmas

Also called Yuletide, the Pagan celebration of the winter solstice known as Yule was observed by ancient Germanic peoples for hundreds of years.

By Morgan Dunn Aug 2, 2023

The Story Of Yule, The Raucous Pagan Celebration Of Winter That Inspired Christmas

Also called Yuletide, the Pagan celebration of the winter solstice known as Yule was observed by ancient Germanic peoples for hundreds of years.

By Morgan Dunn August 2, 2023

This Week In History News, Jul. 23 – 29

Theater of Nero found beneath a hotel site in Rome, oldest known glass workshop discovered in the Czech Republic, ancient "sounding" dance floor unearthed in Peru.

By All That's Interesting Jul 28, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jul. 23 – 29

Theater of Nero found beneath a hotel site in Rome, oldest known glass workshop discovered in the Czech Republic, ancient "sounding" dance floor unearthed in Peru.

By All That's Interesting July 28, 2023