When we think about relics associated with Jesus, garments like the Shroud of Turin come to mind. But some relics go beyond cloth—and straight into the realm of the strange and controversial. Among these is the so-called Holy Foreskin. Yes, you read that right. Across medieval Europe, churches in Germany, Italy, and France once claimed... Continue Reading →
The question of whether Jesus of Nazareth ever truly lived has long fascinated scholars, skeptics, and believers alike. Yet, while we may never know every detail of his life, several elements—most notably his baptism and crucifixion—are widely regarded as historically credible. It is implausible, for instance, that the early Christian community would have fabricated a... Continue Reading →
As most will know, Virgil (70-19 BCE) was a Roman poet reputed for his wonderful Bucolica, the enchanting Georgica and the Roman national epic, the Aeneid. While he is today only acknowledged as a singer of nature and heroes, in old times and especially in the Middle Ages he was above all considered a magician with a reputation for possessing a special knowledge of the mystical and the occult.
Die germanischen Legenden sind reich an Erzählungen von weiblichen Kriegerinnen, Walküren und Schildmädchen. Aber gab es sie wirklich? Eine vor kurzem gemachte Entdeckung ist spektakulär.
You sometimes hear the curse, "Then go to hell!" But if you wanted to comply with the request, you would have trouble doing so. Where is hell actually?
Have you ever wondered why the most powerful wand in the world is carved from elderwood? Elder branches are hollow inside and easy to break. Elder is also not a particularly beautiful wood. So why should the strongest of all wands be carved from this light, fragile material, and why did not Dumbledore, Harry Potter's... Continue Reading →
Archaeology Mysteries 