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Should Thanksgiving Be Canceled?

November 25th, 2024

Studies show many Americans will be sitting this upcoming Thanksgiving out, owing to everything from inflation to politics. They're not alone: Did you know one of our Founding Fathers also canceled Thanksgiving?

Uncategorized 46 Comments

The Secret Religious History of Halloween's Top Monsters

October 25th, 2024

Creatures like skeletons, witches, and zombies have become so closely tied to the Halloween holiday that we don’t think twice about them. But did you know many of these creepy figures have hidden religious connections?

ULC Minister Training & Education 65 Comments

7 Strange and Barbaric "Witch Tests" Used in the Salem Witch Trials

September 30th, 2024

Could you spot a witch? During the Salem Witch Trials, several barbaric, dangerous, and downright bizarre tests were used to find "witches," from throwing them in the water to baking their urine into a cake.

Pagan & Wiccan 83 Comments

New X-Ray Tech Reveals Truth Behind Shroud of Turin

August 30th, 2024

Once thought a forgery, new X-ray technology reveals that the Shroud of Turin, which purports to show the true face of Jesus Christ, dates to biblical times. Do we actually know what Jesus Christ looked like?

Christian 120 Comments

The Secret Religious History of the Olympics

July 25th, 2024

The 2024 Olympics are upon us! But how much do you know about them, really? Most people know the games originated in Ancient Greece, but do you know about the role that religion played (and still plays) to this day?

ULC Minister Training & Education 8 Comments

The Secret Religious History of Fireworks

July 2nd, 2024

Will you be joining millions of Americans in lighting off fireworks this 4th of July? If so, did you know you’re actually participating in a centuries-old religious tradition? Let's unpack some history.

ULC Minister Training & Education 22 Comments

What Happened to Each Faith's Major Prophet?

May 10th, 2024

How did the main prophet from each major global religion pass away? Some were murdered, some passed of illness, some of natural causes - and some even died and were resurrected. Here's how major prophets met their end.

ULC Minister Training & Education 56 Comments

What Happened to Mary After Jesus' Death?

May 6th, 2024

Mother's Day is coming up, and we're taking a look at the life of the most famous mother of all time: the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. While we know a little of her life, what happened to Mary after her son's death?

ULC Minister Training & Education 59 Comments

Was Moses Black? Why People Disagree on His Appearance to This Day

April 1st, 2024

A prophet in the Abrahamic faiths, Moses is one of the most famous figures in history. But what did he look like? Historians have often debated his appearance, from clothes to skin tone. What did Moses look like?

Christian 43 Comments

Busting Myths About Breaking Bread: Everything You Think You Know About the Last Supper is Wrong

March 25th, 2024

Was Mary Magdalene at the Last Supper? Was it a Passover Seder? In honor of the upcoming Easter Sunday - and the accompanying dinner - we're busting some of the biggest myths about the most famous supper of all time.

Christian 29 Comments

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