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Why are mirrors covered after death in some cultures? From superstition to Jewish mourning traditions, here’s what the practice means.

From a boy who claimed he remembered life as a World War II pilot to a girl who said she remembered the man who was her husband in her past life, these stories have mystified generations.

The Public Universal friend rejected slavery and preached universal salvation.

From sacred mountains to military sites, humans are banned from these mountains and monuments.

The practice has its roots in ancient pagan traditions that were persecuted by the Puritans.

From 2nd-century sects to Heaven's Gate, doomsday cults are nothing new.

The docuseries "Trust Me: The False Prophet" is the latest to expose atrocities committed by members of the FLDS.

Scientists have figured out teleportation, but we're still a far cry from 'Star Trek.'

Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, with palms playing a very symbolic role.

From Mount Kailash to the Egyptian pyramids, these are some of the most sacred places in the world.

If you're seeing 222 everywhere you look, here's what that might mean—and a little information about where angel numbers came from in the first place.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in Western Christianity. Here's what ash means on Ash Wednesday as well as the history of how this tradition came to be.

The repetition of the number 4 is often looked at as a message from the universe.

Jesus’s birthday is subject to interpretation, and there are plenty of intriguing theories to explain how we landed on December 25 to celebrate Christmas.

There’s more to it than chocolate-filled calendars.

It’s hard to defend yourself when you’re dead.

Whether you’re religious or just a fan of monumental architecture, visiting a cathedral can be an awe-inspiring experience. Here are 11 masterpieces worth the journey.

John Humphrey Noyes wanted to build a heaven on Earth—but for Charles Guiteau, life at the Oneida Community was a living hell.

How a 24-year-old Tennessee teacher, a Bible-thumping prosecutor, and a chimpanzee found themselves at the center of the nation’s most contentious trial a century ago.