The Incredible Story Of A Passover Celebration In A Nazi Concentration Camp
In the waning years of World War II, Jewish prisoners managed to hold their own Seder in secret. It was an inspiring act of resistance and bravery.
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In the waning years of World War II, Jewish prisoners managed to hold their own Seder in secret. It was an inspiring act of resistance and bravery.
Read MorePassover, one of the most important Jewish feasts, includes ancient symbols, rituals, and specific foods. How could it be celebrated during the Holocaust?
Read MoreTo many, it has been thought that the Last Supper was a seder. However, not everyone agrees, including some religious scholars and historians.
Read MoreThe Bible can sometimes appear entirely at odds with archeological records — or even itself. Here are some parts of the Bible that don't make sense.
Read MoreIt's easy to debate the historicity of Jesus and the veracity of accounts concerning the Last Supper. These are some things you get wrong about the Last Supper.
Read MoreThe Last Supper is one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings, depicting the final meal of Jesus Christ before his death. Here's what he may have eaten.
Read MoreThere are some scientific theories that suggest the 10 Plagues of Egypt really happened -- but just not in the way the Bible says they did.
Read MoreEaster is a Christian holiday that occurs in the springtime. However, a complicated history reveals why this observance happens on different days each year.
Read MoreJesus Christ dramatically changed the course of history, but we still can't answer some of the most fundamental questions about his life and death.
Read MoreAccording to scripture and historical sources, the day of the Crucifixion may have been marked by an eclipse, an earthquake, and a horrific public spectacle.
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Read MoreLeonard. Sacha Baron. The Brothers. If we can be sure of one thing, it's that there are lots of famous "Cohens" in the world. Here's the history of the name.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreRock lyricists have scoured the Bible to find some of their most iconic verses and stories. Here's what you need to know about rock songs inspired by the Bible.
Read MoreThe gospels, the four accounts that tell the story of Jesus' ministry, have many differences among them.
Read MoreOne of the most famous stories of the Old Testament is how God liberated the Hebrews through 10 calamities. This is the Ten Plagues of Egypt Explained
Read MoreFor centuries, keeping track of time didn't come naturally. Ancient Rome's road to the Julian calendar was especially rocky, and due to the craziness, their effort to reform the calendar ended up resulting in the longest year in human history. This is why 46 B.C. was the longest year ever.
Read MoreIn "How a Fart Killed 10,000 People," famed philosopher Pythagoras abstained from eating beans because he worried a person might "fart out" their soul while breaking wind. Back in the days when people took toots seriously, farting could indeed mean you were about to breathe your last breath.
Read MoreMany among us have consulted the Magic 8 Ball for answers to our most random questions. Here is the surprising origin of the classic toy.
Read MoreParts of the Bible are pretty grounded in reality. But there are lots of things in the Bible we just don't get. Here are Bible mysteries we haven't solved.
Read MoreHurricanes have been in the news a lot in recent years, but there are many devastating examples throughout history.
Read MoreDuring WWII, Jewish prisoners attempted a number of failed uprisings, including one in 1943 after being imprisoned in a Polish ghetto.
Read MoreOn Aug. 21, 1955, eight adults and three children were allegedly harassed by diminutive, impervious goblins who tried to invade their home.
Read MoreThough he's only in the text for a few pages, the significance of the prophet Elijah in the narrative of God's revelation in history cannot be discounted.
Read MoreHoly Week covers the events leading up to and including Jesus' death, and ultimately to the founding of the Christian religion. Here's its timeline explained.
Read MoreJohn F. Kennedy is remembered as a champion of civil rights, but it was more complicated than that. Here's the myth about JFK you should never believe.
Read MoreMany of Christianity's most sacred sites are located in Israel and Palestine, with others in Africa and Europe. These are the holiest sites in Christianity.
Read MoreIt's a commonly accepted fact that all manner of phenomena work together to create global climate events, with some being more obscure than others.
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