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Who Was the Real Mary Magdalene?
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She's been portrayed as a repentant prostitute, the secret wife of Jesus and the apostle to the apostles. So, who was Mary Magdalene really?
Who Was Pontius Pilate, Before and After Jesus' Crucifixion?
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Pontius Pilate is best known in the Bible as the Roman governor who gave in to the crowd's demands to have Jesus executed. But contemporary historians don't have much good to say about him either.
The Evil Eye's Ancient Power Still Resonates Today
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Belief in the evil eye has existed since at least 3300 B.C.E. and is found in Jewish, Islamic and Christian cultures of the Mediterranean and Middle East. But why has belief persisted for so long?
Can We Guess Your Religion In Just 30 Questions?
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The world is full of colorful and fascinating religions, some ancient, some modern. With just a few pieces of information, we believe we can guess which faith is in your heart, so take this quiz!
The Journey of 'Uncle Tom': From Abolitionist Hero to Ultimate Sellout
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'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was a wildly popular novel about a heroic enslaved man. But along the way, 'Uncle Tom' became a shorthand insult for a Black man who's subservient to whites.
How Well Do You Know the 12 Disciples?
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Peter, Bartholomew, Judas and Thomas are just a few of the many disciples. Think you know all about these legendary followers of Christ? Take the quiz to find out!
5 Halloween Myths That Will Not Die
Checking your kids' candy for poison? Locking up your black cat so it doesn't get snagged by a Satanist? You can relax after finding out the real stories behind these urban legends.
10 Mad Royals in History
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Insanity on the throne was more common than you might think. Here are 10 of the maddest royals in history.
Before Halloween, There Was Samhain
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This centuries-old Pagan holiday (among other things) honors the dead, believing their spirits have easy access to the world of the living during Samhain.
Do tattoos have a smell?
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Have you ever wondered if tattoos have a smell? Get the answer to this question at HowStuffWorks.