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Anita Bryant, The Singer Who Ruined Her Own Career By Becoming A Staunch Anti-Gay Activist

In 1977, Anita Bryant launched a "Save Our Children" campaign in Miami-Dade County, Florida to repeal a local ordinance that outlawed discrimination based on sexual orientation — and although that initiative was successful, it also led to her financial ruin.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 2, 2025

Anita Bryant, The Singer Who Ruined Her Own Career By Becoming A Staunch Anti-Gay Activist

In 1977, Anita Bryant launched a "Save Our Children" campaign in Miami-Dade County, Florida to repeal a local ordinance that outlawed discrimination based on sexual orientation — and although that initiative was successful, it also led to her financial ruin.

By Austin Harvey • January 2, 2025

How Did Grigori Rasputin Die? Inside The Grisly Murder Of The Mad Monk

Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin was murdered on December 30, 1916 — but he only died after being poisoned, shot, and thrown into the freezing Neva River.

By Andrew Milne • Jan 1, 2025

How Did Grigori Rasputin Die? Inside The Grisly Murder Of The Mad Monk

Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin was murdered on December 30, 1916 — but he only died after being poisoned, shot, and thrown into the freezing Neva River.

By Andrew Milne • January 1, 2025

How Old Was Mary When She Had Jesus? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

Considering the Biblical account and ancient Jewish traditions, Mary was likely much younger than you'd expect when she had Jesus.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 22, 2024

How Old Was Mary When She Had Jesus? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

Considering the Biblical account and ancient Jewish traditions, Mary was likely much younger than you'd expect when she had Jesus.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 22, 2024

Archaeologists Find Oldest Evidence Of Christianity North Of The Alps Inside An 1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet

A tiny scroll hidden within the inch-long amulet contained 18 lines of explicitly Christian text inscribed in Latin.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 17, 2024

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Archaeologists Find Oldest Evidence Of Christianity North Of The Alps Inside An 1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet

A tiny scroll hidden within the inch-long amulet contained 18 lines of explicitly Christian text inscribed in Latin.

By Amber Morgan • December 17, 2024

Archaeologists In Türkiye Think They’ve Uncovered The Tomb Of Saint Nicholas, The Inspiration For Santa Claus

Researchers excavating at the Church of Saint Nicholas in Demre, Türkiye believe they may have found his burial, finally settling the centuries-old mystery surrounding his resting place.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 12, 2024

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Archaeologists In Türkiye Think They’ve Uncovered The Tomb Of Saint Nicholas, The Inspiration For Santa Claus

Researchers excavating at the Church of Saint Nicholas in Demre, Türkiye believe they may have found his burial, finally settling the centuries-old mystery surrounding his resting place.

By Amber Morgan • December 12, 2024

A Scientist Thinks These Ancient Roman Nails May Have Been Used To Crucify Jesus Christ

The two nails are believed to be from the tomb of the high priest who handed Jesus over to Pontius Pilate.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 9, 2024

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A Scientist Thinks These Ancient Roman Nails May Have Been Used To Crucify Jesus Christ

The two nails are believed to be from the tomb of the high priest who handed Jesus over to Pontius Pilate.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 9, 2024

Indian Villagers Unearth 200-Year-Old Hindu Temple Buried In Sand For Nearly A Century

Village elders told stories of a temple buried in the dunes, which inspired younger people to pick up their tools and start digging.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 7, 2024

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Indian Villagers Unearth 200-Year-Old Hindu Temple Buried In Sand For Nearly A Century

Village elders told stories of a temple buried in the dunes, which inspired younger people to pick up their tools and start digging.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 7, 2024

Inside The Chilling History Of Biblical Demons And The Rise Of Demonology

Christians have long feared the power of Biblical demons — but what does the Bible actually say about these evil entities?

By Austin Harvey • Dec 6, 2024

Inside The Chilling History Of Biblical Demons And The Rise Of Demonology

Christians have long feared the power of Biblical demons — but what does the Bible actually say about these evil entities?

By Austin Harvey • December 6, 2024

Where Was Jesus Born? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Of The Nativity

The Bible states that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, but religious scholars continue to debate the Christian Messiah's exact birthplace, with other candidates including Nazareth and Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 5, 2024

Where Was Jesus Born? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Of The Nativity

The Bible states that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, but religious scholars continue to debate the Christian Messiah's exact birthplace, with other candidates including Nazareth and Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 5, 2024

The Story Of Judy Warren, The Only Child Of Paranormal Investigators Ed And Lorraine Warren

Though Judy Spera was long afraid of the supernatural, she's now proudly preserving the legacies of her demonologist parents Ed and Lorraine Warren.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 1, 2024

The Story Of Judy Warren, The Only Child Of Paranormal Investigators Ed And Lorraine Warren

Though Judy Spera was long afraid of the supernatural, she's now proudly preserving the legacies of her demonologist parents Ed and Lorraine Warren.

By Austin Harvey • December 1, 2024