Abigail is considered one of the seven female prophets in the Hebrew Bible, and she is the only woman in the book described as beautiful and intelligent.
World War II saw unprecedented levels of destruction, where civilians across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific were forced to face the consequences of total war.
China's government has faced harsh criticism over rumors of unfair prosecutorial procedures and a brutal punishment system, including various executions.
Jim Jones built a successful church that turned into the worst cult disaster in history, but he didn't do it alone. His wife Marceline played an important role.
Immigration continues to be a hot-button political topic, and some Christians possess anti-immigrant views. So what does the Bible say about the issue?
God of fire, of craft, and of the forge, Hephaestus crafted many important objects. But he was also kicked out of Olympus, and mocked by his fellow gods.
J. Edgar Hoover led the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation for an astonishing 48 years, starting at just 29 years old and ending when he was 77.
On the easternmost tip of Long Island, lies what remains of the Montauk Air Force Station, where disturbing experiments supposedly took place. But what's true?
The Church of the East, often associated with Nestorianism, completely contradicts the notion that Christianity was brought to Asia by force and colonialism.
The ancient Greek demigod Herakles was a far cry from modern versions of Hercules. His life was dark, violent, and very erotic. This is Herakles explained.
The Soviet invasion was neither the beginning nor the end of Afghanistan's occupied history. Here's what happened during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
In April 1993, FBI and ATF agents raided the compound of the Branch Davidian cult outside Waco, Texas. Here's how many people died as a result of the standoff.