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Why Do Fire Departments Have Chaplains?

Chaplains sometimes suit up, too.

Why Do Fire Departments Have Chaplains?

Common Misconceptions About the Renaissance

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which Michelangelo absolutely hated painting.

Common Misconceptions About the Renaissance

Rosary Beads Belonging to Mary, Queen of Scots Were Just Stolen As Part of a $1.4 Million Heist at Arundel Castle

Arundel Castle, the scene of the crime.

Rosary Beads Belonging to Mary, Queen of Scots Were Just Stolen As Part of a $1.4 Million Heist at Arundel Castle

12 Things You Might Not Know About Passover

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12 Things You Might Not Know About Passover

Why Isn't Fish Considered Meat During Lent?

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Where Do Churches Get the Ashes for Ash Wednesday?

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7 Things You Might Not Know About Ash Wednesday

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5 Precariously Placed Monasteries

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Why Do People Propose on One Knee?

She (probably) said yes!

Archaeologists Uncover a Wall Made of 119 Skulls at Mexico City’s Huei Tzompantli

A portion of the skull wall at Huei Tzompantli.

11 Festive Facts About Hanukkah

A Hanukkah menorah (traditional candelabra), dreidels (spinning tops), and sufganiyot (jelly donuts)

Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25?

If Jesus wasn't born on December 25, does this rule still apply?

11 Things You Should Know About Rosh Hashanah

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Notre-Dame Cathedral’s New Spire Will Be an Exact Replica of the Old One

This wasn't actually the original spire.

Why Do We Call Our Spouse's Relatives 'In-Laws'?

There's no law requiring you to spend every other holiday with your in-laws.

When People Held 'Plague Weddings' in Cemeteries to Try to Ward Off Disease

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