Belief systems held by groups of people, typically legally recognized and often widely followed. Specifically major religions rather than belief systems or spiritual groups.


The Birth of Modern Banking

Modern banking originated in Italy around 1150 as Jews fleeing persecution brought new practices, including “discounting”, to the merchant banks of the Italian piazzas.

The Secret Life of Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton produced many well-known works in math, astronomy, and physics, but he produced about as many unpublished works which dealt with theology, alchemy, and the occult.

The Census is Relatively Modern Myth

Censuses have been around since ancient Babylon. Historically, a census was a register of people and property used to determine taxes and organize society.

There is a Church of Bacon Fact

The United Church of Bacon is a legal church based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was founded in 2010 during a meeting at Penn Jillette’s house, to fight discrimination against atheists.