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https://preview.redd.it/baz1088ym7dh1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=57bbbba6e20c0aecf5b32ab740fa09e7876ce23e I’m Tom Hiddleston and I am taking a journey back in time in my new series ‘Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston’ on National Geographic. The ancient world h…
I taught in Kazakhstan for three years. They regularly have traditional clothing days where the students come into school wearing traditional clothing and jewellery. It's very cute. Recently one of my older pupils who works as a fashion designer told me that traditional Kazakh c…
For a long time, the difference between the very rich/powerful and everyone else was quite obvious from their appearance—they dressed quite differently, in a way only available to them because of their status, and that showed off their wealth. In modern times, however, with rare…
I was a bit shocked and sickened actually. and the thing that made it worse was that the pastor brought it up. what kind of hypocrites are we dealing with here? he made a point beforehand to say not to start the recording yet, but later in the day I was going through some files…
I was thinking about how many people call us homophobic, and how, on average, explaining the reasons why homosexual acts are sinful changes nothing. I realized that offering the usual theological arguments is pointless, because most people fail to grasp the concept of Divine a…
I see the images of the ancient foot binding and cant help but think "who would think a deformed broken lotus foot is in anyway more attractive?" I know it had to do with status and women with little feet were more feminine however their shoes would have to be removed at some po…
I recently decided to rewatch the History Channel’s documentary series Dogfights, and there are multiple mentions of the Bf-109 having poor qualities in turns to the right. This was often mentioned as something allied pilots were taught in order to combat it. Is there any truth…
In the 1865 reports of John B. Sanborn, a federal official tasked with assessing conditions in the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, it was explicitly documented that: “I have the honor to enclose my report and accompanying papers, representing the condition of affairs in the India…
He literally told God "nah you're not dying on me" and got called satan (Matthew 16:22 and surrounding verses). Also when Jesus was washing the apostles' feet, Peter said how could God wash his feet, but then when Jesus told him that he needs to do it for Peter to be with him he…
So from what I understand, an observant person could have concluded years before WWII was over that Germany would lose. I've even heard arguments that as early as 1941 the writing was on the wall for them. And the reason that Germany did not surrender was due mostly to Hitler be…
Okay, SO. I’m trying to figure out what exactly Damascus steel was, where it was made, and what makes it different from regular steel. So far, I’ve learned a few things: Modern Damascus steel and ancient Damascus steel are different things. Anyone who says otherwise is lying to…
A few days ago, I mentioned in a post that I no longer dare to receive Communion because I’m afraid of being humiliated by a priest again since I want to receive Communion on the tongue. I stopped going to that church in my city and started looking for a better place where recei…
I know this post will be controversial unfortunately yes but: I’m really tired of seeing so much hostility between everyone in the world. Whether it’s Muslims, Christians, or Atheists, LBGTQ+ etc because at the end of the day, we are all people living in the same reality, facing…
Hello, I am learning about all sorts of different denomintions and their beliefs. One thing that I was wondering about is why does the Catholic church forbid priests from marrying when the Bible describes priests as being able to get married? Also, one person told me that the ea…
I’m 13 and am trying to get closer with God and basically just be the best Catholic that I can. I’ve been praying and reading the bible more and have a pink rosary that my mom and dad got me that I’ve prayed. I’ve also been trying my best to not complain about going to Mass sinc…
I'm fascinated by needles and the variety they have, but can't find much on how they were made, especially pre industrial. Putting in the eyes, especially in metal, is very difficult. Were there documented ancient methods, and did this make needles rare and valuable? Were there…
I (31m now) grew up Latin (Novus Ordo and TLM attendee) and then became Melkite at 22. Consistently have enjoyed a reverent vernacular Liturgy. I'm a bit concerned over some online rhetoric claiming that the Latin Mass is this timeless, unchanged Liturgy that Christ Himself codi…
I was Christian by my atheist Mom (she was raised Christian so she thought she would pass it on to me) but due to my sexuality I left. I was angry with Christians at the time and I said truly vile and cruel things about God. Like I committed the unforgivable sin multiple times a…