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The Christian View on Ghosts In The Middle Ages

The Christian View on Ghosts and Purgatory In The Middle Ages

2020-04-27
By: Chris
On: April 27, 2020
In: Ghosts and Hauntings, Religion & Spirituality

In the middle ages, death was never far away. Lands were often ravaged by famine and war, towns and villages riddled with disease and the lack of medicine led to high rates of mortality. People in the middle ages led strict religious lives, and it was religion that crafted theirRead More →

Dream interpretation by Achmet

The Byzantine Interpretation of Dreams by Achmet

2020-04-19
By: Chris
On: April 19, 2020
In: Religion & Spirituality

Achmet refers to himself as the son of Sereim, who was in service to the Caliph, Maʾmūn, as an interpreter of dreams. While his father worked as a dream interpreter, it’s not known whether Achment himself was also an interpreter, but given his extensive work on the subject, it’s highlyRead More →

salem witch house

The Haunting History of The Salem Witch House

2020-03-22
By: Chris
On: March 22, 2020
In: Ghosts and Hauntings, Religion & Spirituality

Salem, Massachusetts began as a small trading settlement in 1626 after being founded by Roger Conant, and a group of immigrants arriving from Cape Ann. Upon its founding, the town was originally named Naumkeag, but settlers renamed it Salem, adapted from the Hebrew word for peace. As the Massachusetts BayRead More →

The Entrepreneurial Pursuit of The Witch-finder General Matthew Hopkins

2020-01-22
By: Chris
On: January 22, 2020
In: Religion & Spirituality

Matthew Hopkins began his career as the Witch-finder General in 1644 when he moved to Manningtree, Essex. Hopkins was adamant that a group of witches were practicing the dark arts near his home. He also claimed that he had overheard a group of women discussing their meetings with the Devil.Read More →

Abraham Lincoln Prediction of his own death

President Abraham Lincoln’s Dream of His Own Death

2020-01-09
By: Chris
On: January 9, 2020
In: Mysterious & Bizarre, Religion & Spirituality

As the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) apparently told a few people about a dream he had just days before his assassination. This group included his wife Mary Todd and former law partner, Ward Hill Lamon. Ward Hill Lamon later claimed that the dream Abraham LincolnRead More →

saint cuthberts cave england

The Story Behind St. Cuthbert’s Cave in England

2020-01-02
By: Chris
On: January 2, 2020
In: Religion & Spirituality

St. Cuthbert’s Cave is located in the Kyloe Hills in Northumberland. Made of sandstone and equipped with a natural shelter-like overhang that’s supported by a singular rock pillar, the cave is thought to have been where the Lindisfarne monks chose to temporarily place the body of St. Cuthbert during 875Read More →

The Inspiration Behind Hildegard von Bingen’s Music Compositions

2019-12-26
By: Chris
On: December 26, 2019
In: Religion & Spirituality

Hildegard von Bingen, also known as Hildegard of Bingen is described as a remarkable and talented woman. She was well versed in philosophy, theology, wrote poetry and botanical literature, and composed music. Throughout her life she influenced many and was dedicated to sharing her knowledge, which made a major contributionRead More →

Battle Abbey

William The Conqueror and The Relics of Battle Abbey

2019-12-23
By: Chris
On: December 23, 2019
In: Religion & Spirituality

Battle Abbey in East Sussex was built in commemoration of one of Britain’s fiercest battles. Seeking redemption for the bloodshed he had caused during the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William the Conqueror donated hundreds of sacred items to the Abbey. The growing list of holy relics given to theRead More →

the book of Thoth

The Ancient Egyptian Book of Thoth and The Mysteries of The Universe

2019-11-29
By: Chris
On: November 29, 2019
In: Mythology & Folklore, Religion & Spirituality

For someone who loves spells and everything supernatural, the famous Book of Thoth will be an insightful piece to read. It contains many spells and experts believe that reading it can allow humans to communicate with animals. Legends also say that anyone who reads this book will understand how seas,Read More →

The Life of Albertus Magnus

Albertus Magnus: The Theologian, Saint and Scientist Who Changed The World

2019-11-23
By: Chris
On: November 23, 2019
In: Religion & Spirituality

Albertus Magnus, also known as Saint Albertus the Great, was a renowned scientist and catholic saint. Due to his prowess in both fields, Albertus was given the title ‘Doctor Universalis’. He was ranked as one of the best theologians and philosophers of the middle ages. During the course of hisRead More →

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