The Horrifying Way Feudal Japan Tried To Eliminate Christianity
As Christianity gained a following in Japan, feudal lords were wary of what they perceived as an imperialistic threat, and began to persecute believers.
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How Long Does It Take To Read The Quran?
The Bible, the sacred text of Jews and Christians, and the Quran, the sacred text of the world's approximately 2 billion Muslims, share several similarities.
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The Truth About The Secret Weapon Of The Byzantine Empire
The flamethrower is a weapon often associated with 20th-century warfare, however the flamethrower as we know it is, objectively, not an entirely new concept.
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The Real Reason Amish Hold Religious Services In The Home
Imagine holding weekly religious services in your home. For those within the Amish culture, that's where holidays, worshipping, and ceremonies all occur.
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The Truth About The Real-Life Iceman Wim Hof
Wim Hof thinks he has tapped into the way to control the immune system and find optimum health and happiness, and he wants to share his method with the world.
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How Did U.S. Workers Get The 8-Hour Workday?
Across the globe and throughout history, workers have repeatedly fought against exploitation in many different forms, from poor workplace safety to low wages.
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How The Black Death Helped Make Us All Healthier
The Black Death of the 14th century remains one of the most notorious and deadly outbreaks ever. Over 20 million were killed as it rampaged through Europe.
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Who Was Gideon From The Bible?
Gideon was and is an example of obeying God at great personal risk, even though he famously had some doubts about his calling.
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The Mystery Of Europa's Geysers
Earth is far from the only object in the solar system that features geysers — some of Jupiter's moons do, also.
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The Untold Truth Of Victor Hugo's Hunchback Of Notre-Dame
Elements might be lost in adaptation, but Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" is remembered through the appreciation of the actual cathedral.
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The Messed Up Truth About Opus Dei
Opus Dei is a fully recognized and approved arm of the Catholic Church, so let's take a close look at just what the Church is supporting.
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The Surprising Origin Of The 'At' Symbol
Whether you've been on the internet since its inception, or even if you don't use the internet at all, you've definitely seen the at symbol.
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President William Henry Harrison's Favorite Meal Will Surprise You
William Henry Harrison was president of the United States for just one month before he died of pneumonia on April 4, 1841, the first president to die in office.
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The Century Old Ax Murder Mystery That's Still Unsolved
Perhaps the most notorious murder in Iowa history would have been solved if DNA analysis had been a technique in the early days of the 20th century.
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Why Prince Philip Renounced His Titles
Unless you've watched "The Crown" on Netflix, you may not be aware of how much Prince Philip had to give up in order to take on his role in the monarchy.
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Why Playwright Christopher Marlowe Was Suspected Of Being A Spy
Christopher Marlowe is remembered today as an Elizabethan poet and dramatist, but he may have taken on a different role away from the theater.
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The Hidden Detail About The Statue Of Liberty You Never Knew About
The Statue of Liberty (officially named Liberty Enlightening the World) has all sorts of well-known and relatively obvious symbolism included in its design.
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The Noah's Flood Theory That Would Change Everything
In the past, many scientists were also theists, and for centuries worked with the belief that their investigations cast greater light on God's creation.
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Why King Carol II Of Romania Renounced His Title
World War I and its aftermath were the beginning of the end of monarchical dominance in Europe. So why did King Carol II Of Romania renounce his title?
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The Truth About The Legendary City Of Xanadu
Perhaps most common of all is the idea of Xanadu as a mysterious Eden, a lavish, exotic city in the Far East, and that would actually be closer to the truth.
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How A Lincoln Assassination Co-Conspirator Wound Up Saving Dozens Of Lives In Prison
Anyone who can recall elementary school history classes could probably name the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
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How Dolphins Have Been Used As Weapons In Warfare
Humanity has turned the intelligence of dolphins to its own deadly benefit. Indeed, they have been used in warfare for a variety of different purposes.
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This Theory Connects Atlantis And Antarctica
Few legends have endured over time and across the globe like that of Atlantis — a civilized nation said to have turned arrogant and been destroyed by God.
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Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Rebecca Coriam
Although the crew conducted an extensive search, there was no sign of Rebecca Coriam or any clues to her whereabouts. She had simply vanished without a trace.
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The Adam And Eve Theory That Caused A Stir
Some things just don't sit right with the religious community, and one recent Adam and Eve theory proved particularly controversial.
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What Happened To All Of Hitler's Artwork?
Some facts about Adolf Hitler are memorable because they don't fit with our image of him as one of history's most reviled monsters and mass murderers.
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The Mysterious Skeleton Discovered In Germany's Leine Castle
Located in Hanover in Lower Saxony, Leine Castle is a former palace that was home to an ill-fated love story.
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