The Untold Truth Of Noah From The Bible
One of the most famous stories in the Bible is that of Noah's Ark, but few know the strange details of Noah's birth, or that he wasn't just the Flood Guy.
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Stories By Benito Cereno
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The 12 Most Brutal Deaths In Mythology, Ranked
Stories from mythology all across the world are filled with the deaths and murders of humans and gods alike. Here are 12 of the most brutal out there, ranked. -
Bizarre Theories For Tornadoes In Ancient Rome That People Actually Believed
Here is a brief rundown on how the philosophers of ancient Rome understood tornadoes, as well as the Greek philosophers whose work they used as a basis. -
12 Terrifying Ancient Demons In Roman-Egyptian Folklore
In ancient Egypt, demons were thought to have an big influence on day-to-day life. Here are some of the most frightening demons and monsters in ancient Egypt. -
Strange British Royal Rituals And Traditions You Probably Don't Know About
The British monarchy has nearly 1,200 years of history behind it. Here are some strange British royal rituals and traditions you probably don't know about. -
The Fascinating History Of The Tomb Of Jesus' Midwife
One site being newly excavated outside of Jerusalem is dedicated to a figure you probably don't know: Salome, a midwife who was present at the birth of Jesus. -
What These Numbers In The Bible Really Mean
Many different numbers have significant symbolic weight throughout scripture. Here are a few of the many symbolic numbers in the Bible and what they can mean. -
Ghost Trains Around The World (Including Lincoln's Funeral Train)
Legends of ghosts from around the world include a wide variety of spectral phenomena. Here are the stories of a few of the most famous ghost trains. -
The Myth Of Iris, Goddess Of The Rainbow, Explained
The personification of the rainbow, the goddess Iris represented a connection between Heaven and Earth and sent messages between the two. Here's her story. -
The Castles Of Scotland Are Home To Some Supernatural Beings
Basically all of them claim to be home to ghosts, witches, phantom animals, and other manifestations, so here are just a few of Scotland's spookiest castles. -
The Legend Of Nymphs Explained (& Why They Were So Revered)
Greco-Roman mythology is full of larger-than-life figures, but here is the legend of the ancient nymphs and why these minor nature spirits were so revered. -
Meet Ann O'Delia Diss Debar: The Fake Medium Even Harry Houdini Complimented
Ann O'Delia Diss Debar was a dedicated con artist. So what kind of life did she lead that even Houdini had to begrudgingly admit to being impressed? -
The Wildest Stories From Norse Mythology
Many may be familiar with the stories of Thor and Loki from movies and video games. But here are some of the other wildest stories from Norse mythology. -
The Takenouchi Manuscripts Provide An Entirely New Story For Jesus Christ
The world is full of accounts of the life of Jesus Christ. Notably, the Takenouchi Manuscripts provide an entirely new story for the Son of God. -
The Burry Man: Who Is This Scottish Ritual Figure?
Thanks to the proliferation of information across the internet, previously obscure European rituals and cultic characters have become more widely known. -
Watching A Donkey Eat Figs Is Said To Have Made A Greek Philosopher Literally Die Of Laughter
While it might seem like something out of a cartoon or a "Monty Python" sketch, it turns out that it is actually completely possible to laugh until you die. -
Legendary Swords From Famous Myths
The only thing cooler than a sword is a sword with a name and maybe also magic powers. The tellers of myths and legends from around the world knew this. -
The Medieval Crusades Timeline Explained
For three centuries, Western Europe sent various military forces to try and stop an expanding Muslim empire. Here's a brief history of the Crusades. -
The Five Rivers Of The Greek Underworld Explained
In the cosmology of Greek mythology, the Underworld ruled by the god Hades was one of the primary realms. Here are its five rivers, explained. -
The Terrifying True Story Behind The Madonna Of Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
The most famous and controversial ghost photo ever taken was of the Madonna of Bachelor's Grove Cemetery. This is the terrifying true story behind the legend. -
The Strange History Of Madstones In Medicine
Throughout history, people have turned to various remedies for their ailments, including objects. As for madstones, here's what people thought they could do. -
The Bizarre So-Called Curse Of Abraham Lincoln's Only Heir
Of Abraham Lincoln's children, only one lived to a ripe old age. That lifetime, however, saw more than its share of presidential tragedy beyond his family. -
The Untold Truth Of Ezekiel From The Bible
One of the three biggest prophets in the Bible is Ezekiel. But who was Ezekiel, and what can we learn from his psychedelic visions? -
The Untold Truth Of Ezra From The Bible
Ezra, son of Seraiah, is a major figure in the history of Judaism. So, who was Ezra? And how come the Bible as we know it might not exist at all without him? -
How Athens Altered Its Founding Myth During Its Cultural Peak
Greek mythology helped the ancient people to understand the world. Here's how Athens altered its founding myth during its cultural peak. -
How Long Is The Talmud?
The central text of Judaism is, without doubt, the Talmud. Just how long is it? -
What We Know About The Jewish Custom Of Kaparot
While kaparot can be performed any time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, it is typically done the night before Yom Kippur.
