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Controversial Takes on Ham and the Curse of Canaan

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Controversial Takes on Ham and the Curse of Canaan

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Controversial Theories of Noah’s Ark and the Flood

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Controversial Theories of Noah’s Ark and the Flood

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What Are the Nephilim and Sons of God in the Bible?

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What Are the Nephilim and Sons of God in the Bible?

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Controversial Theories of Cain and Abel

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Controversial Theories of Cain and Abel

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Controversial Takes on the Garden of Eden and the Fall of Man

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Controversial Takes on the Garden of Eden and the Fall of Man

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Controversial Takes on the Creation: Rethinking the Genesis Story

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Controversial Takes on the Creation: Rethinking the Genesis Story

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Angels, Demons, Leviathan and Other Monsters in the Bible

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Angels, Demons, Leviathan and Other Monsters in the Bible

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Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible

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Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible

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Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography

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Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography

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Why Did Christ Have to Be Born of the Virgin Mary?

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Why Did Christ Have to Be Born of the Virgin Mary?

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Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible

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Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible

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Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday

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Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday

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Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About the Church of Satan

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Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About the Church of Satan

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When Did Jesus Become God? 5 Startling Findings in the Gospels

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When Did Jesus Become God? 5 Startling Findings in the Gospels

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What Did the Earliest Christians Believe?

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What Did the Earliest Christians Believe?

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Who Really Wrote the New Testament?

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Who Really Wrote the New Testament?

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How to Cast a Wicca Ritual Magic Circle

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How to Cast a Wicca Ritual Magic Circle

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Ancient Gods of the Old Testament

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Ancient Gods of the Old Testament

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The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago

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The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago

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Othman, the Influential Third Khalifa of Isalm — and His Grisly Demise

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Othman, the Influential Third Khalifa of Isalm — and His Grisly Demise

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The Birth of Islam and the First Two Khalifas: Abu Bakr and Umar

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The Birth of Islam and the First Two Khalifas: Abu Bakr and Umar

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King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law

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King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law

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The True Story of the Assyrian Conquest of Judah

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The True Story of the Assyrian Conquest of Judah

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The (Belated) Rise of Jerusalem and the Jewish Religion

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The (Belated) Rise of Jerusalem and the Jewish Religion

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The Fall of Israel in the Old Testament Explained

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The Fall of Israel in the Old Testament Explained

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The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty

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The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty

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Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist?

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Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist?

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Did the Old Testament Conquest of Canaan Really Happen?

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Did the Old Testament Conquest of Canaan Really Happen?

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Did the Exodus Really Happen?

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Did the Exodus Really Happen?

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The Story of Moses, the 10 Plagues of Egypt and the Exodus

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The Story of Moses, the 10 Plagues of Egypt and the Exodus

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Magic Mushrooms. The unconventional and modern marvel of Metropol Parasol, known as Las Setas (The Mushrooms) by locals, took root in Seville’s Plaza de la Encarnación in 2011. Designed by German architect Jürgen Mayer, the structur

Last summer Wally and I had the pleasure of visiting the garden of chef and philanthropist @rick_bayless. Bayless opened Frontera Grill in 1987 forever changing the face of Mexican food in Chicago. The production garden supplies his three downtown re

No Straight Jacket Required. When Wally and I revisited my former stomping grounds in Buffalo, we couldn’t resist the chance to tour the empty patient wards of the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane. I had only been able to admire them from a

The Library is Open! It’s fun to be a tourist in your own city. I can’t believe it took us this long to visit the incredible Newberry Library. Its collections span an Aston six centuries, making it a treasure trove of knowledge. And that

The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a masterclass in Mexican Baroque. A literal visual feast for the eyes, the church’s highly decorated interior includes use of more than 60,000 sheets of gold leaf. Its façade is decorated w

I was initially reluctant about visiting Hierve el Agua, the calcified waterfalls and spring-fed mineral water pools outside of the city of Oaxaca de Juárez. The popular geologic wonder is located in the town of San Isidro Roaguía, in t

San Miguel de Allende is a town with art in its DNA. There are galleries galore and shops full of colorful folk art. But we knew that one of the places we had to add to our itinerary was the Fábrica La Aurora. It just sounded so interesting: I

If you’re planning a trip to San Miguel de Allende and are looking for something fun and unusual to do, be sure to set some time aside for a visit to the Chapel of Jimmy Ray. The mosaic wonderland filled with art and assemblages by the late art

I’ll admit it, I’m a fan of @andresgandresg. When the time came for us to find the perfect place to stay in San Miguel de Allende, and I saw that @casahoyos was another one of his projects, the decision for me was easy.

The boutique hote

The colorful #fantastical #woodcarving creatures known as #alebrijes were inspired by an artist’s fever dream. Learn more about our favorite #mexican #folkart #artepopular #handicraft. Link in bio.

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Sweat to Reset. The herb-infused indigenous steam ritual #temazcal opens your mind as well as your pores. Plus, you won’t believe how they cleanse you of negative energy. Learn more about this Mesoamerican tradition and why we highly recommend

There’s No Place Like Home. Located on a quiet stretch of Calle Miguel Hidalgo in the Centro of Oaxaca City, @casaantonieta was more than just a hotel for Wally and I. It was our home away from home. Plus it included the hip @muss_cafe with gre

Folk Yes! Linda Hanna’s home contains an incredible collection of handmade #folkart pieces from the surrounding villages around #Oaxaca. If you have a passion for folk art as Wally and I do, Oaxaca should be on your Mexico itinerary. And there&

@palaciooficial is more than just a pretty building. Head inside for strange #murals by famous #artists, including #diegorivera and #orozco. They’re also infamous, whether it’s because they’re #communist propaganda or feature a hide

Walking around #PuertoVallarta is a bit like being in an outdoor art gallery. #Murals #streetart and #graffiti can be found all over. #Mexico has a long history of this public art form. Click our link for more photos — and learn how some of the

Viva La Revolución. Masala y Maíz checked every box for us: a delicious blend of Mexican, African and Indian cuisine, great service, a pleasing atmosphere and a business philosophy we can get behind. Learn why this restaurant stands out

Shop ‘Til You Drop. If you’re looking to purchase folk art, handicrafts and arte popular from all over Mexico such as brightly painted alebrije wood carvings from Oaxaca and hand-embroidered Otomi textiles, head to the @mercadodeartesania