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While political and military leaders come and go, religious figures seem to endure throughout the ages, which is why millions of people still venerate them hundreds or even thousands of years after they’ve died. What some people might find it enlightening to know, however, is that not everyone who was responsible for starting a religion [...]

Next time you travel abroad, try to give the usual sightseeing a miss and you just might stumble upon some zesty and colorful local festivals. Sling on your camera and gulp down a double espresso because you won’t want to miss even a moment of fun that unfurls in front of you. From strutting naked [...]

A “cult” typically refers to a  social group devoted to beliefs or practices that the surrounding population considers to be outside the mainstream. Cults usually expect a large amount of time and money to be devoted as well. And sometimes a cult will ask the ultimate price, your life. Here are 10 cults that have [...]