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Ted is out of commission after eating rotten fish, and Jim has to pick up the slack to keep their camp going.
The practice of exorcism appears in religions around the world and is as old as human history. Discover the truth behind the Catholic rite of exorcism and the horrors some priests say they have witnessed.
Frank DeVita was in charge of lowering the ramp on the USS Samuel Chase on D-Day. The role would haunt him for the rest of his life.
You know to avoid black cats and breaking mirrors, but did you know not to cut your nails at night? Learn how to keep luck on your side around the world, as we explore 13 lesser known superstitions in this episode of History Countdown.
From biblical lore and Norse mythology to medieval intrigue and modern pop culture, this ominous date has accumulated a disturbing legacy that continues today.