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19 Bizarre Lifestyle Tips from the Medieval Period
The medieval period gave us universities, the scientific method, and architectural masterpieces like the Cathedral of Notre Dame. But they sure had some strange lifestyle advice… All quotes come from the great blog Ask the Past: Advice from Old Books. 1) How to impress girls at a dance, 16th century...
13 Common Phrases You Didn't Know Came From the Bible
Right up there with the works of Shakespeare, the King James Version of the Bible is one of the most influential texts on the modern English language. According to the website The Phrase Finder, here 13 examples of everyday expressions that came from the King James Version of the Bible,...
7 More Words You Didn’t Know Had Christian Origins
Previously, we brought you “7 Words You Didn’t Know Had Christian Origins.” But, of course, Christians have contributed far more than just seven words to our language! So here are seven more words you didn’t know had Christian origins. 1) Goodbye “Goodbye” (also “goodby,” “good bye,” or “good-...
Rare 19th C. Film of Pope Leo XIII
This amazing video of Pope Leo XIII was filmed in 1896 by W. K. Dickson, the inventor of the device used for the filming. If you look closely, you can actually see Leo blessing the nascent filming device! The audio that comes on for the second half of the video...
Why We Need the Great Saint of Grumpiness
This article originally appeared on Fr. Dwight Longenecker’s blog “Standing on My Head,” and is reprinted with permission. Visit his website, browse his books, and be in touch at dwightlongenecker.com. This week has long been one of my favorites in the church year. Who can resist the sweetness,...