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1. Discover the Rich History of the Magnificent Portuguese Castle of Obidos

   ... Haunted Castles in Romania Capela do Senhor da Pedra: The Pagan Origins of the Chapel of the Lord of Stone Denis of ...

   Natalia Klimczak - 13/09/2016 - 14:45

2. Ancient catacombs of Malta to reveal their splendour

   ... rites, which includes clear references to Christianity, pagan practices and Judaism, all within the same locality. ...

   aprilholloway - 14/04/2014 - 23:22

3. Largest Byzantine monastery in Istanbul to be converted into mosque

   ... and Christianization, many involving the destruction of pagan temples. By  April Holloway Largest Byzantine ...

   aprilholloway - 27/11/2013 - 08:02

4. Man Out of Mountain: The Striking Figure of the Apennine Colossus

   ... the Roman demi-god  Hercules . Hercules is one of the few pagan deities who openly withstood the test of time—his ...

   Riley Winters - 09/04/2024 - 14:50

5. Historic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is on Fire and May Be Completely Destroyed

   ... the cathedral was built on a site originally occupied by a pagan temple, then by a Romanesque church, the Basilica of ...

   Joanna Gillan - 15/04/2019 - 19:59

6. The Book of Kells: An Immortal Cultural Heritage of the Gaels

   ... is credited with successfully spreading Christianity among pagan Gaels and the Picts . Saint Columba converting King ...

   Aleksa Vučković - 22/11/2019 - 18:40

7. The rich history of the ancient Nubian Kingdom of Dongola

   ... It is said that the new churches quickly replaced pagan temples and royal tomb monuments (both of which ...

   dhwty - 09/07/2015 - 02:10

8. Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs: The Richest Collection of Sepulchral Monuments of the Roman Provinces

   The Romans left an indelible mark on the societies they conquered. In many of their former provinces there are splendid remains of Roman civilization and culture which includes early Christian monuments. One of the most remarkable in Europe is the Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs, Hungary. Here visitors can really capture a sense of the past and be amazed at the architectural and artistic brilliance of an early Christian community.

   Ed Whelan - 27/11/2018 - 01:54

9. Virtually Visit a Byzantine Church Built for a Mysterious Martyr

   ... Guarded by Two Muslim Families? The Council of Nicaea: Pagan Emperor Constantine Used Christianity to Unify Church ...

   Ed Whelan - 03/09/2021 - 01:12

10. The Acropolis Of Athens: A Golden Age Legacy

    ... were made to Acropolis in the same way other formally pagan sites were changed - as it was now a Christian center, ...

    Sarah P Young - 03/08/2019 - 14:06

11. Viking Blots, Beserkers and Barbaric Blood Eagles

    Famed for their ruthless fighting skills and brave exploring, little is written about Viking religion and their day-to-day ritual practices which were arguably a more central component in Norse cultures than warring. Contrary to what pop-culture might have one think, daily life for Vikings didn't involve sailing on violent conquests to new lands, but rather a meat-filled, human-sacrificing, hyper-spiritualized agricultural experience.

    ashley cowie - 22/04/2024 - 17:31

12. The Roman Pantheon: National Treasure and Legacy of a Powerful Empire

    ... Conquers All The Pantheon remained as a temple to the pagan gods of Rome until the 7 th  century AD. In AD 608, it ...

    dhwty - 18/09/2017 - 01:59

13. The Franks, Charlemagne, and the Forging of Europe

    ... or the Visigoths . The Franks were still adhering to their pagan religion and lacked a more sophisticated organization. ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 20/08/2019 - 14:05

14. The Renaissance: The ‘Rebirth’ That Changed the World

    ... nobles had no qualms in drawing inspiration from both the pagan classical world, as well as from Christianity. Whilst ...

    dhwty - 23/12/2019 - 23:05

15. Weird Witch Bottles, Historic Efforts to Ward Off Evil Spells and Witchcraft

    Witch bottles (known also as ‘spell bottles’) are apotropaic devices (things believed to have the power to avert evil influences). These objects are believed to protect their owners from the negative effects of witchcraft. The belief in evil and malevolent forces went hand in hand with the efforts to counter these threats. In Early Modern Europe and North America, the centuries old belief in the powers of witchcraft was very real.

    dhwty - 06/02/2016 - 03:49

16. Christmas Pudding: Savor the Flavor of Ancient Tradition!

    ... cloth they were boiled in.  Harking Back: The Ancient Pagan Festivities in our Christmas Rituals Ancient Origins of ...

    Lex Leigh - 17/12/2022 - 17:57

17. The Famous Egyptian Martyr Saint Menas and His Shrine at Abu Mina

    ... to human society. Arriving at a celebration of a great pagan festival, Menas began to fearlessly preach the ...

    dhwty - 04/05/2016 - 03:52

18. Butrint National Park, Preserving the Rise and Fall of an Ancient City

    ... original structure.  Christian Symbols Hidden in Ancient Pagan Mosaics of Butrint Baptistery A Dream Cure? The ...

    Ed Whelan - 27/11/2020 - 00:28

19. What the Magi Had in Common with Scientists

    Picturesque and exotic, with their crowns and camels, the three kings regularly appear on Christmas cards and in nativity scenes. But how much is original, and how much is later addition for the sake of a good story?

    ancient-origins - 16/12/2017 - 02:02

20. Origins

    ... borrowed by and corrupted by ‘Pagans’. However, the ‘Pagan’ versions actually came first and were already ...

    William E. Shaw - 11/12/2016 - 23:42

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