religion

Otto Rahn And The Nazi Crusade For The Holy Grail

Otto Rahn was an openly gay and liberal-leaning historian in search of the Holy Grail. Unfortunately, Heinrich Himmler, head of the SS, was a big fan of his work.

By Andrew Milne • Mar 7, 2018

Otto Rahn And The Nazi Crusade For The Holy Grail

Otto Rahn was an openly gay and liberal-leaning historian in search of the Holy Grail. Unfortunately, Heinrich Himmler, head of the SS, was a big fan of his work.

By Andrew Milne • March 7, 2018

Sky Burial: When Dead Bodies Are For The Birds

Sky burial, which isn't a burial at all, is one of the most prevalent funeral rites in Tibet, and involves a long trek, juniper berries, and a whole lot of vultures.

By Katie Serena • Mar 7, 2018

Sky Burial: When Dead Bodies Are For The Birds

Sky burial, which isn't a burial at all, is one of the most prevalent funeral rites in Tibet, and involves a long trek, juniper berries, and a whole lot of vultures.

By Katie Serena • March 7, 2018

Pythia, The Oracle of Delphi — Gifted Fortune Teller Or User of Hallucinogenics?

Known throughout the ancient world, Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi was famous for her frenzied prophecies of doom and destruction.

By Katie Serena • Mar 1, 2018

Pythia, The Oracle of Delphi — Gifted Fortune Teller Or User of Hallucinogenics?

Known throughout the ancient world, Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi was famous for her frenzied prophecies of doom and destruction.

By Katie Serena • March 1, 2018

How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 26, 2018

How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 26, 2018

13 Famous Pastors Caught Doing Unholy Things

What happens when those who are supposed to guide us away from sin become sinners themselves? Check out these pastors behaving badly to find out.

By Katie Serena • Feb 21, 2018

13 Famous Pastors Caught Doing Unholy Things

What happens when those who are supposed to guide us away from sin become sinners themselves? Check out these pastors behaving badly to find out.

By Katie Serena • February 21, 2018

The Bizzare Beliefs Of Raelism — The Religion That Says Humanity Is An Alien Experiment

Before he was Rael, Claude Vorilhon was just a race car and music enthusiast. However, after a visit from extraterrestrials, his worldview shifted and he founded Raelism — the religion that says humanity is an alien experiment.

By Wyatt Redd • Feb 15, 2018

The Bizzare Beliefs Of Raelism — The Religion That Says Humanity Is An Alien Experiment

Before he was Rael, Claude Vorilhon was just a race car and music enthusiast. However, after a visit from extraterrestrials, his worldview shifted and he founded Raelism — the religion that says humanity is an alien experiment.

By Wyatt Redd • February 15, 2018

How Guy Fawkes Broke His Neck And Still Escaped The Worst Execution Imaginable

After Guy Fawkes plan to kill King James I was foiled, he was sentenced to the worst kind of execution. One he managed to escape. Well, sort of.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 9, 2018

How Guy Fawkes Broke His Neck And Still Escaped The Worst Execution Imaginable

After Guy Fawkes plan to kill King James I was foiled, he was sentenced to the worst kind of execution. One he managed to escape. Well, sort of.

By All That's Interesting • February 9, 2018

Inside The Unification Church’s Strange Mass Wedding Ceremonies [VIDEO]

Over the years, due to the practices and the treatment of the members, the church has been referred to as a cult.

By Katie Serena • Feb 6, 2018

Inside The Unification Church’s Strange Mass Wedding Ceremonies [VIDEO]

Over the years, due to the practices and the treatment of the members, the church has been referred to as a cult.

By Katie Serena • February 6, 2018

America Is Not A Christian Nation And Never Has Been

The text of the U.S. Constitution makes no mention of God, Jesus Christ, or Christianity.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 4, 2018

America Is Not A Christian Nation And Never Has Been

The text of the U.S. Constitution makes no mention of God, Jesus Christ, or Christianity.

By Erin Kelly • February 4, 2018

The Unfathomable Cruelty Of Tomás de Torquemada

Tomás de Torquemada was responsible for over 2,000 deaths during the Spanish Inquisition, all in the name of keeping Catholicism alive in Spain.

By Katie Serena • Feb 2, 2018

The Unfathomable Cruelty Of Tomás de Torquemada

Tomás de Torquemada was responsible for over 2,000 deaths during the Spanish Inquisition, all in the name of keeping Catholicism alive in Spain.

By Katie Serena • February 2, 2018