In the 3rd century BCE, Rome introduced crucifixion as the ultimate form of capital punishment. Pirates and other criminals as well as enslaved people were ...
It is well known thatThe Last Supperdepicts the last meal of Jesus with his 12 apostles. This event was followed by his capture and crucifixion. However, Da Vinci was keener to capture the reactions of the apostles through the painting when they came to learn of Jesus’ knowledge about a ...
Above the apse (the arched part above the altar) there is a spot marked with a red lightbulb. This marks the spot where one of the nails of Jesus’ crucifixion was allegedly placed. Every year on the Saturday closest to September 14 the archbishop of Milan ascends to the apex in a wood...
Explain the history of All Saints' Day. Find out what All Saints' Day is and understand its traditions. Discover interesting facts about the Feast...
This fantastic bundle includes everything you need to know about Eastern Orthodox across 32 in-depth pages. These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for teaching kids about the Eastern Orthodox, formally the Orthodox Catholic Church is one of the three major Christian denominations....
Friday the 13th is considered to be an unlucky day by some and lucky by others. 1. It's Unclear Why It Is Feared Very little is known about the origins of the day's notoriety. Some historians believe that the superstitions surrounding it arose in the late 19th century. The first documen...
Although it is common belief that anyone was subject to crucifixion in Ancient Rome, it was not as common as you might think. For starters, only non-citizens or people who committed treason could be crucified. Even for the worst crimes, Romans were rarely crucified — usually just given a ...
Jesus’s third trial began at 8 am and the crucifixion took place at the third hour. As per the Jewish way of counting, this would correspond to around 9 am in the morning. The Gospels state that it was on a Friday and was in conjunction with the Passover annual feast. ...
The now non-canon novelization of the first game, The Umbrella Conspiracy by SD Perry, adds a new character called Trent, who initially gives Jill information about the Spencer Mansion, but is later revealed to be the personwho saves Wesker from the mansion as it’s exploding. ...
Examine the founders of some key religions, such as Jesus, Gautama, Muhammad, and Abraham. Explore histories and facts about some religions, and...