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Wrongly Convicted Salem 'Witch' Could Finally Be Exonerated

August 26th, 2021

Over 300 years ago, Elizabeth Johnson Jr. was accused of being a witch, but never officially exonerated. Now an eighth-grade civics class hopes to formally exonerate the last accused 'witch' of the Salem Witch Trials.

Pagan & Wiccan 84 Comments

A Nonbinary Viking? New Discovery Challenges Medieval Gender Roles

August 13th, 2021

Were Vikings more progressive on gender than we are today? That's what many archaeologists are asking following the discovery that an important Viking tomb contains a nonbinary, gender nonconforming individual within.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 69 Comments

The New Jonah? Man Swallowed by Whale Lives to Tell the Tale

June 16th, 2021

A New England man's lucky to be alive after being swallowed by a whale. Many Christians were quick to point out the parallels to the story of Jonah, whom scripture says spent three days in the belly of a whale as well.

Christian 91 Comments

Holy Smokes: Archaeologists Find Cannabis at Ancient Religious Site

April 12th, 2021

Archaeologists recently discovered that an ancient religious site in Israel has evidence of burnt cannabis, used ritualistically. The findings shocked historians, as some of their ancient theories went up in smoke.

Science & Technology 47 Comments

Top 10 Things Jesus Left Behind

April 9th, 2021

It's been over 2,000 years since his death, so it would be only natural to assume that all traces of Jesus have long since vanished from the Earth. But is that really true? Experts say no – and they've got proof.

Christian 57 Comments

Secret History of the Easter Bunny: What They Don't Teach You in School

March 26th, 2021

On Easter Sunday, millions of children worldwide will hunt for eggs hidden by the Easter bunny. But why do we hunt for eggs on Easter? Why is a bunny associated with the resurrection of Jesus? There's a lot to uncover.

Christian 63 Comments

California Considers Adding Chants to Aztec God to School Curriculum

March 19th, 2021

California's proposed ethnic studies curriculum includes a lesson on Aztec religions, including chants to a god that was honored by sacrifice. Some Christians are furious over the chants, saying it's a double standard.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

Was Saint Patrick Irish? And Did He Chase Snakes? Time for Some Mythbusting

March 15th, 2021

Millions around the world celebrate Irish culture (and alcohol) every year on March 17th, but not everyone knows why. Who was Saint Patrick, anyway, and why does he have a whole holiday named after him?

Christian 56 Comments

The Violent, Sexy, Pagan Origins of Valentine's Day

February 8th, 2021

You're undoubtedly familiar with modern Valentine's Day traditions like giving chocolates and roses. But the romantic holiday has origins in an ancient Roman holiday that has nudity, flagellation, and animal sacrifice.

Pagan & Wiccan 16 Comments

The Untold Story of How Christians Almost Killed Santa

December 9th, 2020

Millions of children across the world are eagerly anticipating Santa's visit later this month. But during the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, reformers sought to abolish jolly old Saint Nick entirely.

Christian 15 Comments

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