Knights Templar: The Fascinating Origins, History, And Military
Introduction Knights Templar (or simply Templars), mysteries, and warfare – these three avenues had an obscure connection when it came to the mercurial times of the…
Christianity
History of the Crusades: Origins, Politics, and Crusaders
Introduction The Crusades of medieval times have rather proved to be a contentious subject matter, especially given its association with religious fanaticism. But beneath this…
Animation Showcases The Spread Of Christianity Across The World
Some resourceful folks over at the Spread of the Gospel have reconstructed the historical transmission of Christianity as a religion, from its initial beginnings in…
Oldest Known Christian Autograph Originates From Roman Egypt
An ancient letter that has been in the Basel papyrus collection for over 100 years was found to be the oldest Christian document from Roman…
Earliest Known Christian Anglo-Saxon Burial in England Reveals its Treasures
The earliest known Christian burial of an Anglo-Saxon in England pertains to the tomb of a nobleman who lived during circa 6th-7th century AD. Archaeologists…
History and Origins of Halloween: 10 Things You Should Know
Is the continuation of an ancient tradition or a product of modern-day commercialism? A case can be made for both influences when it comes to…
Behold the 16th-century prayer nuts that sold for a staggering $205,000
History and art have always been intrinsically related. In the depths of oceans and caverns, we find stunning artifacts from the days of yore. Tucked away neatly…
How an ancient Biblical phrase (possibly) inspired the Star Wars greeting ‘may the force be with you’
The simple pun on the catchphrase “may the force be with you” has undoubtedly resulted in “May the Fourth be with you”, which in turn…
Researchers may have identified the world’s oldest known image of Mary in Syria
The very multifarious fabric of history is epitomized by the impressive ancient site of Dura Europos in Syria, a fortified settlement that served as a…
