Dominic—a variation of the Latin name Dominicus, meaning “of the Lord”—has long been used in honor of one of its most famous saint namesakes: St. Dominic, founder of the Order of the Preachers (also known as the Dominican Friars). The name may also be a reference to St. Dominic...
Some musicians burn out; others fade away. But when afamous musician diesyoung, there are almost always questions. Many members of the "27 Club" died from overdoses or suicide. Numerous musician deaths throughout history are incredibly suspicious. From the still-unsolved shooting deaths ofSam Co...
Between February 1692 and the summer of 1693, the Massachusetts town of Salem was the site of the infamous Salem witch trials. Over a year and a half, 200 people were accused of ‘doing the devil’s magic,’ with 20 people found guilty of witchcraft and executed. Today, Salem is a pop...
Famous Quotations by John Leland (1754-1841): John Leland Is One of the Most Colorful, Eccentric, and Controversial Preachers in American Baptist History. A Hymn Writer, Historian, Pamphleteer, and Ardent Advocate of Freedom of Conscience, He Thought of Himself Primarily as a Preacher of the ...
Studio Ghibli's impact on American media has always been wide-ranging, but its influence has officially reached the pop music industry thanks to a song in the third studio album of US music artist and songwriter Billie Eilish, CHIHIRO, which was inspired by one of Ghibli's most famous movies...
Alma, a small town located in the state of Arkansas, is proud to have been home to the Allen Canning Company once upon a time. This company made Alma famous all over the world by being responsible for a huge chunk of global spinach production. ...
It was through Motian’s imprimatur that Jakob Bro – his first name is pronounced “YAH-kub” – would go on to tour with the drummer’s celebrated groups; first play at the most famous jazz club in the world, the Village Vanguard, in New York; appear on the estimable German label EC...
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He isn’t just known as an excellent preacher in a city packed with good preachers. He’s also got a keen focus on helping those who need a leg up and fighting on larger issues of social justice. “In a world plagued by the folly of foolishness, there’s no greater gift it seems...
Barcelona's famous Sagrada Familia will finally be completed in 2026- more than 140 years after construction started, officials have confirmed. The construction of the last of six towers will mark the completion of the structure of the basilica, the organization responsible for managing the site an...