Watching The World Change
Who would have ever guessed that a New England spinster would become a suspect in the murders of her father and stepmother? The method of execution was an axe, which took place on August 4th, 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Lizzie Borden was placed on trial for the slayings, which took the media on a…
When it comes to popular words and phrases, there is a history attached to each and every expression made in the English language. Have you ever stopped to wonder where some of these sayings and figures of speech came from and how old some of these phrases we use today may be? In this article,…
Continuing the interesting origins of common words and phrases, you will find out the origins of the “honeymoon,” as well as the background on the Boogeyman within this article. Coughing, sneezing, and fever are symptoms of influenza, which was named after what people in the past believed was an evil “influence” that was caused by…
According to various pieces of information uncovered throughout the years, a wealth of international religions and founders have touched the lives of billions with various gateways of worship and belief. In this article, you will find dates to some of the most common, popular, and lesser-known religions. In 2,085 BC, Abraham founded Judaism. In 1,500…
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Without individuals, such as Mother Ann Lee, Alexander & Thomas Cambell, and John Thomas, we would not have some of the religions that we see today. In this article, you will also learn about Tenrikyo, Bahai, as well as the movement behind sisters , Kate and Margaret Fox. In 1760 AD, the writings and teachings…
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Have you ever heard of the Theosophical Society? Who is responsible for the Unity School of Christianity? How many believers are connected to the True Jesus Church? All of these questions and more are answered when you scan this article that continues to present a collection of international religions , along with their founders. In…
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In this concluding article in the series of ” Timeline of International Religions and Founders”, you will encounter the year when United Pentecostal International was established; the book that started it all for Scientology; and a little bit about the Church of Satan. In 1964 AD, Paul Twitchell became the founder of Eckankar – The…
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As you browse about this article, you will encounter interesting facts involving various ancient kings, including the ruler who holds the record for the longest reign, as well as the educational secret held by Charlemagne. Longest Reign in Recorded History Did you know that the longest reign in recorded history is associated with the ancient…
Over the years, further splits and deviations of the church were seen, as many more churches blossomed throughout the world. Eventually, Swedenborgians were found in global regions including South America and Asia. In this article, you will learn some of the beliefs of the religion, as well as some of the different churches that evolved…
In ancient India, there have been many prominent figures throughout history. In this article, you will learn the importance of such characters, including Panini and Ashoka, who was a famous king that changed the country with religion. Panini Born in Shalatula (which is a town situated close to Attock on the Indus River), Panini was…