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Jesus Wasn't the Only Man to Be Crucified. Here's the History Behind This Brutal Practice.

April 19, 2019 | Article

The most famous crucifixion in the world took place when, according to the New Testament, Jesus was put to death by the Romans. But he was far from the only person who perished on the cross.
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When Ancient Societies Hit a Million People, Vengeful Gods Appeared

March 20, 2019 | Article

From a societal standpoint, you need a divine power watching you only if your neighbor isn't doing so.
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The Inca Empire

November 05, 2018 | Reference

Many ancient Inca traditions continue to be appreciated and are carried out today by their decedents.
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Dead Sea Scroll Fragments in Museum of the Bible Are Fake

October 22, 2018 | Article

These aren't ancient pieces of the biblical text but rather modern forgeries.
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Legends of a Medieval Female Pope May Tell the Truth

September 16, 2018 | Article

An analysis of ancient silver coins suggests that the ordained woman may have actually lived.
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Ancient Church Hidden in Turkish Lake. And a Pagan Temple May Lie Beneath It.

September 05, 2018 | Article

When Mustafa Şahin first saw photographs of the submerged ancient church under the waves of Turkey's Lake Iznik, he couldn't quite believe what he was seeing.
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Lithuania's 'Great Synagogue' Fell to the Nazis, But Archaeologists Have Uncovered It

August 06, 2018 | Article

Parts of a Nazi-destroyed Jewish synagogue in Lithuania are seeing the light of day again after archaeologists unearthed the religious center's buried bimah, or central prayer platform, in a recent excavation.
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What's Behind 'Weeping' Virgin Mary Statues?

July 23, 2018 | Article

To understand why a weeping statue would be religiously meaningful, it's first important to appreciate the connection between miracles and the Virgin Mary.
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Could God Help You Live Longer?

June 13, 2018 | Article

Being religious may come with a longevity boost, a new study suggests.
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Construction Workers in Iran Find Mummy That May Be Father of Last Shah

May 07, 2018 | Article

For those in power, however, the return of a dead shah represents a threat.
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