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The Tholos of Athena at Delphi, her temple within the sanctuary, 4th century B.C.

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Delphi

Delphi, Greece Located about six miles (10 km) from the Gulf of Corinth in the territory of Phoics in Greece, Delphi is situated between two towering rocks of Mount Parnassus known as the Phaidriades (Shining) Rocks. The site contained the sanctuary of Apollo, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia — meaning, “Athena who is before the temple […]

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A Samhain festival in Glastonbury.

Samhain

Ancient Samhain Ancient Celts marked Samhain as the most significant of the four quarterly fire festivals, taking place at the midpoint between the fall equinox and the winter solstice. During this time of year, hearth fires in family homes were left to burn out while the harvest was gathered. After the harvest work was complete, […]

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Performers take part in the biennial Imbolc Celtic fire festival, to celebrate the end of Winter and the coming of Spring, in Marsden, northern England on February 6, 2016.

Imbolc

Origins of Imbolc The celebration of Imbolc dates back to the pre-Christian era in the British Isles. The earliest mentions of Imbolc in Irish literature were found in the 10th century. Poetry from that time relates the holiday to ewe’s milk, with the implication of purification. It’s been speculated that this ritual stems from the […]

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Wicca history

Wicca

WHAT IS WICCA? Wicca is considered a modern interpretation of pre-Christian traditions, though some involved claim a direct line to ancient practices. It may be practiced by individuals or members of groups (sometimes known as covens). Wicca also has some commonalities with Druidism in its environmental component, and is considered the inspiration of the goddess […]

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Thomas Jefferson's Bible

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Why Thomas Jefferson Rewrote the Bible Without Jesus’ Miracles and Resurrection

The third president had a secret: his carefully edited version of the New Testament.

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The Koran

Why the Quran Was a Bestseller Among Christians in 18th Century America

Readers like Thomas Jefferson were curious to learn about the Ottoman Empire’s religion and laws.

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Queen Mary I of England

What Inspired Queen ‘Bloody’ Mary’s Gruesome Nickname?

She did burn hundreds of Protestants at the stake, but also history, as they say, is written by the victors.

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Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon

How Henry VIII’s Divorce Led to Reformation

Once titled “defender” of the Catholic church, Henry’s personal circumstances would drive him to break his Catholic ties and found the Church of England.

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First Quaker colonists land at Boston

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Quakers executed for religious beliefs

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First Mennonites arrive in America

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John Wesley charters first Methodist Church in U.S.

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