religion

6 Interesting Religions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Bad news, monotheists: you’re not even close to having a monopoly over the world’s narratives on purpose and morality. At present, it’s estimated that over 4,000 religions exist across the world, ranging from the well-established to the cult-like. Whatever your divine quest, it seems there’s a spiritual niche just for...

By Erin Kelly • May 21, 2014

6 Interesting Religions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Bad news, monotheists: you’re not even close to having a monopoly over the world’s narratives on purpose and morality. At present, it’s estimated that over 4,000 religions exist across the world, ranging from the well-established to the cult-like. Whatever your divine quest, it seems there’s a spiritual niche just for...

By Erin Kelly • May 21, 2014

Famous Cults In America Still Active Today

For some, the kool aid from their cults never goes sour -- a fascinating look at the five of the most utterly insane cults in America still active today!

By Savannah Cox • Nov 7, 2012

Famous Cults In America Still Active Today

For some, the kool aid from their cults never goes sour -- a fascinating look at the five of the most utterly insane cults in America still active today!

By Savannah Cox • November 7, 2012

The 6 Craziest Popes In The History Of The Catholic Church

From trying a corpse for perjury to selling the papacy to marry a cousin, Catholicism certainly has had its share of colorful Popes.

By Savannah Cox • Aug 21, 2012

The 6 Craziest Popes In The History Of The Catholic Church

From trying a corpse for perjury to selling the papacy to marry a cousin, Catholicism certainly has had its share of colorful Popes.

By Savannah Cox • August 21, 2012

Inside Five Marvels Of Islamic Architecture

Marvels Of Islamic Architecture: The Great Mosque of Djenné, Mali Located in Mali, the Great Mosque of Djenné is the largest mud brick building in the world. Construction began in the 13th century but the site fell into disrepair in subsequent eras. The edifice that stands today dates back to...

By Mamta Bhatt • Aug 3, 2012

Inside Five Marvels Of Islamic Architecture

Marvels Of Islamic Architecture: The Great Mosque of Djenné, Mali Located in Mali, the Great Mosque of Djenné is the largest mud brick building in the world. Construction began in the 13th century but the site fell into disrepair in subsequent eras. The edifice that stands today dates back to...

By Mamta Bhatt • August 3, 2012

Five Fascinating Unusual Rites Of Passage

Wysoccan, Algonquin Indian Tribe In Quebec, young boys of the Algonquin Indian Tribe were caged and fed the hallucinogen, wysoccan, to usher them into manhood. Considered more powerful than LSD, the drug was used to force adolescents to forget memories of their childhood. Unusual Rites Of Passage: Teeth Filing, Bali...

By Mamta Bhatt • Dec 22, 2011

Five Fascinating Unusual Rites Of Passage

Wysoccan, Algonquin Indian Tribe In Quebec, young boys of the Algonquin Indian Tribe were caged and fed the hallucinogen, wysoccan, to usher them into manhood. Considered more powerful than LSD, the drug was used to force adolescents to forget memories of their childhood. Unusual Rites Of Passage: Teeth Filing, Bali...

By Mamta Bhatt • December 22, 2011

The Seven Most Unusual Religious Rituals And Beliefs

Would you lick the scabs and wounds of Lepers for your beliefs? Read more about the most unusual religious rituals across the planet.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 16, 2011

The Seven Most Unusual Religious Rituals And Beliefs

Would you lick the scabs and wounds of Lepers for your beliefs? Read more about the most unusual religious rituals across the planet.

By Savannah Cox • December 16, 2011