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Archaeologists Discover Early Christian ‘Church Of The Apostles’ In Galilee

The Church of the Apostles, built atop the home of Jesus' first disciples, was believed by many to be merely a myth. But these researchers think they've finally found it after centuries.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 22, 2025

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Archaeologists Discover Early Christian ‘Church Of The Apostles’ In Galilee

The Church of the Apostles, built atop the home of Jesus' first disciples, was believed by many to be merely a myth. But these researchers think they've finally found it after centuries.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 22, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Xolotl, The Aztec God Who Helped Create Humanity — And Then Tried To Cheat Death

One version of the Aztec creation myth tells how Xolotl, the dog-headed god of lightning and fire, slayed his fellow deities and then transformed himself into a salamander in an attempt to hide from death.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 17, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Xolotl, The Aztec God Who Helped Create Humanity — And Then Tried To Cheat Death

One version of the Aztec creation myth tells how Xolotl, the dog-headed god of lightning and fire, slayed his fellow deities and then transformed himself into a salamander in an attempt to hide from death.

By Austin Harvey • January 17, 2025

Is The Shroud Of Turin Really The Burial Garment Of Jesus Christ?

Stored in Turin, Italy since 1578, the Shroud of Turin seemingly bears the image of a crucified man — who some believe was Jesus of Nazareth.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 14, 2025

Is The Shroud Of Turin Really The Burial Garment Of Jesus Christ?

Stored in Turin, Italy since 1578, the Shroud of Turin seemingly bears the image of a crucified man — who some believe was Jesus of Nazareth.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 14, 2025

400-Year-Old Cache Of Treasure Found Hidden Inside The Leg Of A Statue In A German Church

Workers restoring St. Andreas Church in Eisleben uncovered a hoard of 816 coins hidden away in a statue's leg during the Thirty Years' War.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 13, 2025

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400-Year-Old Cache Of Treasure Found Hidden Inside The Leg Of A Statue In A German Church

Workers restoring St. Andreas Church in Eisleben uncovered a hoard of 816 coins hidden away in a statue's leg during the Thirty Years' War.

By Austin Harvey • January 13, 2025

1,800-Year-Old Gold Ring Featuring Venus Carved Into Onyx Was Just Uncovered In Northern France

Found in an "exceptional state of preservation," the ring was probably dropped by a traveler who was making their way along Roman roads in present-day Brittany, France.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 7, 2025

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1,800-Year-Old Gold Ring Featuring Venus Carved Into Onyx Was Just Uncovered In Northern France

Found in an "exceptional state of preservation," the ring was probably dropped by a traveler who was making their way along Roman roads in present-day Brittany, France.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 7, 2025

A 10-Year-Old Boy Just Discovered A 200-Year-Old Mosaic Cross While On A School Field Trip In Jerusalem

Nehorai Nir was visiting Jerusalem's historical Ein Karem neighborhood with his school when he spotted a "micro-mosaic" cross that may have been dropped by a Christian pilgrim nearly 200 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 6, 2025

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A 10-Year-Old Boy Just Discovered A 200-Year-Old Mosaic Cross While On A School Field Trip In Jerusalem

Nehorai Nir was visiting Jerusalem's historical Ein Karem neighborhood with his school when he spotted a "micro-mosaic" cross that may have been dropped by a Christian pilgrim nearly 200 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • January 6, 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 • 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