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The Ins And Outs Of Polygamy And The Mormon Church

Mormonism’s relationship with polygamy is hard to shake — so just how did it all start, and why? As the United States teetered on the brink of civil war in 1856, the Republican Party panicked. At that year’s presidential convention, discussion centered largely on slavery and the crisis that would...

By Savannah Cox • Jun 1, 2016

The Ins And Outs Of Polygamy And The Mormon Church

Mormonism’s relationship with polygamy is hard to shake — so just how did it all start, and why? As the United States teetered on the brink of civil war in 1856, the Republican Party panicked. At that year’s presidential convention, discussion centered largely on slavery and the crisis that would...

By Savannah Cox • June 1, 2016

Five Of The Strangest Things Scientologists Actually Believe

According to its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, "Scientology is the science of knowing how to know answers" — and practicing Scientologists are convinced they know some pretty bizarre things to be true.

By Callie Stewart • May 9, 2016

Five Of The Strangest Things Scientologists Actually Believe

According to its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, "Scientology is the science of knowing how to know answers" — and practicing Scientologists are convinced they know some pretty bizarre things to be true.

By Callie Stewart • May 9, 2016

4 Times Iceland Made Major Decisions Based On Elves

Iceland is a country dotted with Viking relics, breathtaking volcanic landscapes and picture-perfect scenery. And, if you believe one subset of the population, elves.

By Nickolaus Hines • Apr 26, 2016

4 Times Iceland Made Major Decisions Based On Elves

Iceland is a country dotted with Viking relics, breathtaking volcanic landscapes and picture-perfect scenery. And, if you believe one subset of the population, elves.

By Nickolaus Hines • April 26, 2016

The Gruesome Crimes Of Hans Schmidt, The Only Catholic Priest Ever Executed In US History

Hans Schmidt illegally married, impregnated, and then brutally murdered and dismembered his mistress. For that crime, he was eventually executed via electrocution, and to this day is the only Catholic priest ever executed in the United States. Turns out, the murder he was caught for was only the tip of the iceberg.

By Nickolaus Hines • Apr 22, 2016

The Gruesome Crimes Of Hans Schmidt, The Only Catholic Priest Ever Executed In US History

Hans Schmidt illegally married, impregnated, and then brutally murdered and dismembered his mistress. For that crime, he was eventually executed via electrocution, and to this day is the only Catholic priest ever executed in the United States. Turns out, the murder he was caught for was only the tip of the iceberg.

By Nickolaus Hines • April 22, 2016

U.S. Muslim Population Booming, Christian Population Dwindling — See The Surprising Stats Of The Fastest Growing Religion In The World

This Pew report reveals the fastest growing religion in the world. The answer will likely surprise and, sadly, terrify many in the U.S.

By John Kuroski • Apr 14, 2016

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U.S. Muslim Population Booming, Christian Population Dwindling — See The Surprising Stats Of The Fastest Growing Religion In The World

This Pew report reveals the fastest growing religion in the world. The answer will likely surprise and, sadly, terrify many in the U.S.

By John Kuroski • April 14, 2016

The Tragic Heroism Of Gisella Perl, “The Angel of Auschwitz”

Forced to work for the notorious Dr. Josef Mengele at Auschwitz, Gisella Perl risked all to save as many lives as she could. This is her incredible, heartbreaking story.

By Abby Norman • Mar 9, 2016

The Tragic Heroism Of Gisella Perl, “The Angel of Auschwitz”

Forced to work for the notorious Dr. Josef Mengele at Auschwitz, Gisella Perl risked all to save as many lives as she could. This is her incredible, heartbreaking story.

By Abby Norman • March 9, 2016

20 Surprising Quotes To Celebrate Pope Francis’ Birthday

El Papa Francesco turns 79 years old today. From calling on the world to combat climate change to his professional past as a janitor, chef and club bouncer, the current head of the Catholic Church challenges popular conceptions of the papacy, wooing diverse audiences from around the world. On his...

By Erin Kelly • Dec 17, 2015

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20 Surprising Quotes To Celebrate Pope Francis’ Birthday

El Papa Francesco turns 79 years old today. From calling on the world to combat climate change to his professional past as a janitor, chef and club bouncer, the current head of the Catholic Church challenges popular conceptions of the papacy, wooing diverse audiences from around the world. On his...

By Erin Kelly • December 17, 2015

Inside Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland’s Absolutely Bizarre Church

Hallgrímskirkja church is weird, rugged and totally Iceland.

By John Schellhase • Dec 11, 2015

Inside Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland’s Absolutely Bizarre Church

Hallgrímskirkja church is weird, rugged and totally Iceland.

By John Schellhase • December 11, 2015

We Visited Kentucky’s Creation Museum. This Is What We Saw.

The town of Petersburg, Kentucky sits quietly at the mouth of the Midwest. The Ohio River snakes around the borders of the scant, 620-person town, separating it from the state of Indiana immediately north, and Ohio slightly northeast. Streaks of smoke hang lazily among the clouds, stretching into the sky...

By Savannah Cox • Oct 19, 2015

We Visited Kentucky’s Creation Museum. This Is What We Saw.

The town of Petersburg, Kentucky sits quietly at the mouth of the Midwest. The Ohio River snakes around the borders of the scant, 620-person town, separating it from the state of Indiana immediately north, and Ohio slightly northeast. Streaks of smoke hang lazily among the clouds, stretching into the sky...

By Savannah Cox • October 19, 2015

At The Indian Festival Of Theyyam, The Nation’s Poorest Are Transformed Into Gods

Each year, Indian's poorest transform into rich, burnt orange oracles in Theyyam. But modernization might spell the festival's end.

By John Schellhase • Oct 4, 2015

At The Indian Festival Of Theyyam, The Nation’s Poorest Are Transformed Into Gods

Each year, Indian's poorest transform into rich, burnt orange oracles in Theyyam. But modernization might spell the festival's end.

By John Schellhase • October 4, 2015