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11 Strange Stories You Forgot Were In The Bible

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0000

From a talking donkey and rampaging bears to a prophecy delivered by a disembodied hand, here are some bizarre biblical stories you may have forgotten.

The Entire Timeline Of The Bible's Old Testament Explained

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0000

From Genesis to Malachi, the events of the Old Testament span thousands of years, which we've condensed and laid out for you in neat, chronological order.

You Can See St. Francis Of Assisi's Remains In 2026 (And It Only Took 800 Years)

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Since 1226, the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi have been treated as a holy relic but hidden from view. For a period in 2026, they'll be on public display.

The Best Theories On Why Egyptian Pyramids Are Missing From The Bible

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Much has been made about why Egypt's pyramids aren't mentioned in the Bible, but there could be simple explanations. Or maybe they're mentioned after all...

Here's What Happened To Adam And Eve's Bodies, According To Jewish Belief

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:37:00 +0000

The story of Adam and Eve is important to all of the Abrahamic religions, though there are some differences, including where Jewish belief places their bodies.

Why Townspeople Once Tore The Roof Off Of A Palace During A Papal Conclave

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 10 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Years ago, during a papal enclave, a gathering of cardinals to elect a new pope, townspeople tore off the roof of a palace. And it made history.

The Meaning Behind Pope Robert Prevost's Chosen Name, Leo

staff@grunge.com (Lauren Kershner) — Thu, 08 May 2025 21:11:05 +0000

The name Leo dates back centuries in the history of the Catholic Church - and has been used by 13 previous popes. What is the history behind this papal name?

What Song Did The Swiss Guard March To After The Conclave?

staff@grunge.com (Simon Barnes) — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:51:55 +0000

While many were focused on the identity of the new pope, some were curious as to what exactly that marching band was playing that preceded his appearance.

Who Is The New Pope After Francis?

staff@grunge.com (Anthony Lien) — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:19:57 +0000

The newly-elected head of the Catholic Church is Robert Francis Prevost, who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. What do we know about him?

Adolf Hitler's Bizarre Hunt For The Holy Grail Explained

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Adolf Hitler's nefarious efforts to create a new world order included a bizarre hunt for the Holy Grail, led largely by his right-hand-man, Heinrich Himmler.

Who Is The Most Powerful Angel, According To The Bible?

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

If you think you know who the most powerful angel is, according to the Bible, you're probably not far off. There aren't many actually named in the text.

The Items Pope Francis Will Be Buried With Explained

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:17:08 +0000

When a pope dies, there are lots of rituals and traditions around their funeral and burial. Here's an explainer of the items Pope Francis will be buried with.

Why Were Some Popes Buried In 3 Coffins?

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:22:54 +0000

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 at the age of 88. He was different from his predecessors, and he changed the burial tradition that involved three coffins.

The World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis

staff@grunge.com (Anthony Lien) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:42:52 +0000

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 at the age of 88 and leaders from around the world shared their reactions. Here's what some of them had to say.

Who Could Replace Pope Francis After His Death?

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:50:27 +0000

There are several contenders to replace Pope Francis after his death when the papal conclave cast their votes for his successor. Here are the likely candidates.

What Will Happen To The Body Of Pope Francis?

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:33:02 +0000

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. And just as he did while he lived, he chose to take a simpler approach to his burial.

What It Means When A Priest Swings Incense Around A Casket

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

If you've ever been to a Christian funeral, you've probably noticed that the priest swings incense around the casket. And there's a reason for that.

Why The Crusades Were Worse Than You Thought

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0000

In the Middle Ages, holy wars raged between Christians and Muslims. Countless people were slaughtered, but the Crusades were even worse than you thought.

Unexpected Rules Christian Monks Have Followed Throughout History

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:30:47 +0000

Monastic life varies from one sect to the next, but all Christian monks are expected to observe the rules of their monastery -- even the surprising ones.

The Biggest Contradictions About God In The Bible

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:30:55 +0000

God plays a central role throughout the many books of the Bible, so it might surprise you that there are some big contradictions about the nature of the deity.