She Converted To Christianity On Death Row – But It Couldn’t Save Her
This post was originally published on this siteKarla Faye Tucker was the first woman to be executed since 1863, and only four have been executed […]
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Evolution On Trial: The Weird Backstory Of The Scopes Monkey Case
This post was originally published on this siteDespite being fake, the Scopes Trial ultimately got evolution to be taught in schools. The post Evolution On […]
Heinrich Himmler Thought Germans Were Descended From Nordic Gods – So He Tried To Prove It
This post was originally published on this siteThose working for the Ahnenerbe project set out to prove that the Aryan race was descended from Nordic […]
Sizing Up Kanamara Matsuri — Japan’s Crazy Penis Festival
This post was originally published on this siteThe Kanamara Matsuri festival is more than just penis-shaped candies, it’s a celebration of diversity and sex-positivity. The […]
Otto Rahn And The Nazi Crusade For The Holy Grail
This post was originally published on this siteOtto Rahn was an openly gay and liberal-leaning historian in search of the Holy Grail. Unfortunately, Heinrich Himmler, […]
Henry VIII’s Wives — What Happened To All Of The Kings Consorts?
This post was originally published on this siteThe monarch was famous for going through multiple wives and mistresses, but what actually happened to all of […]
Pythia, The Oracle of Delphi — Gifted Fortune Teller Or User of Hallucinogenics?
This post was originally published on this siteKnown throughout the ancient world, Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi was famous for her frenzied prophecies of doom […]
How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head
This post was originally published on this siteSir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. […]
Who Wrote The Bible? This Is What The Actual Historical Evidence Says
This post was originally published on this siteSet aside what religious tradition says, and discover who wrote the Bible according to the scholars who have […]
13 Famous Pastors Caught Doing Unholy Things
This post was originally published on this siteWhat happens when those who are supposed to guide us away from sin become sinners themselves? Check out […]
Richard Alpert’s Psychedelic Journey To Becoming Ram Dass
This post was originally published on this siteRichard Alpert’s experimentation with psychedelic drugs led him all the way to India, which he returned from as […]
How Anton LaVey Took Satanism From Hot To Cool
This post was originally published on this siteAnton LaVey founded his Church of Satan on theatricality and showmanship, drawing thousands into his glamorous satanic world. […]
Getting To Know Aleister Crowley — The Wickedest Man In The World
This post was originally published on this siteAleister Crowley was branded the “Wickedest Man in the World,” but what was really going on inside the […]
How Guy Fawkes Broke His Neck And Still Escaped The Worst Execution Imaginable
This post was originally published on this siteAfter Guy Fawkes plan to kill King James I was foiled, he was sentenced to the worst kind […]
Inside The Unification Church’s Strange Mass Wedding Ceremonies [VIDEO]
This post was originally published on this siteOver the years, due to the practices and the treatment of the members, the church has been referred […]
America Is Not A Christian Nation And Never Has Been
This post was originally published on this siteThe text of the U.S. Constitution makes no mention of God, Jesus Christ, or Christianity. Wikimedia CommonsScene at […]
Friar and Fury — The Unfathomable Cruelty Of Tomas De Torquemada
This post was originally published on this siteTomas de Torquemada was responsible for over 2000 deaths during the Spanish Inquisition, all in the name of […]
David Koresh Promised His Followers Heaven — And Led Them Straight To Hell
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Waco siege, David Koresh and the Branch Davidians spent 51 days under lock by the ATF […]
This Man Literally Sued God And Actually Got His Day In Court
This post was originally published on this siteErnie Chambers was sick and tired of God’s role in causing “widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions […]
The Origin Of The Term ‘Devil’s Advocate’ Is More Literal Than You Think
This post was originally published on this siteThe position of advocatus diaboli, or devil’s advocate, existed at the Vatican for centuries. Playing “devil’s advocate” is […]
What Year Is It According To The World’s Various Calendars?
This post was originally published on this siteWhat year is it for the small minority of people that don’t use the Gregorian calendar? This explainer […]
Gilles De Rais, The Child Serial Killer Who Fought Alongside Joan Of Arc
This post was originally published on this siteIn France, Gilles de Rais is remembered both for his service as a war hero with the French […]
Meet Krampus – The Terrifying Anti-Santa Who Eats Bad Children
This post was originally published on this siteKrampus is said to follow St. Nicholas around, carrying a stick to punish naughty children for their behavior. […]
How Hundreds Of Kids Witnessed The “Death” Of Santa Claus After He Jumped Out Of A Plane
This post was originally published on this siteLowly newspaper reporter John McPhee just wanted to surprise some kids at a Christmas parade, but actually ended […]
This Week In History News, Dec. 3 – 9
This post was originally published on this siteNote found inside butt of Jesus statue, possible St. Nicholas bones discovered, ancient human ancestor’s skeleton unveiled. Bum […]