St. Malachy, The Prophecy of the Popes and Doomsday 2012

As most focus on the Mayan calendar and the many prophecies of other cultures and religions which signal the arrival of "Doomsday" on December 21, 2012, few seem to be aware of the prophecies of an obscure 12th century Irish saint and mystic named...

Mystery of Charles Vargas. 164

it is the night-time that matters-that is when we all come alive when the stories told-when our self-control is taken from us. Another night, another day goes by-but its is always the darkness that we long for; there we can hide-for good if necessary. It is not what we believe-not an enemy coiled ready to strike but our love-palliative!!!

Why Do We Celebrate Valentine's Day and What's All The Fuss About?

Valentine's day falls every year on the 14th of February. In this day and age it is a holiday dedicated to love, lovers, affection, and, on occasion, desperation as well. No other holiday inspires quite so much optimism in people who feel that on...

Valentine's Day ~ What are the origins of Valentines Day ~ Valentines Day myths

Valentine's Day, What are the origins of Valentines Day. Valentines Day myths. Evertything you wanted to know about Valentine's Day.

The Pregnant Pope - Mystery Files

The Year is 1099. The place is Rome, Italy. A Papal procession is slowly moving through the streets. when it becomes apparent to the entourage that all is not well with the Pope. His face contorts in agony as he lets out a scream of pain. The procession grinds to a halt in a backstreet somewhere between the Colosseum and the Basilica of St. John Lateran. The Holy Father's retinue rush to his aid, then watch in horror as the Pope gives birth to a child.

Michelangelo- The Sculptor

I have been an appreciator of art since I was a small child. Looking back, I remember family field trips, and I know that all of the small journeys my parents fashioned have had a tremendous influence on who I've grown up to be. My first outing to...

Cats Took the Rap for the Black Death

It may seem insane today, but at the height of the Black Plague, the common cat took the blame for the horrible occurence and suffered for this erroneous belief.The Black Plague--Also known as the Black Death--was the most deadly pandemic in human...

Visiting Fort Santiago Park in Intramuros, Manila

Friday the Thirteenth and the Knights Templar

Why are some of us superstitious about Friday the thirteenth? It all goes back to Friday, October 13, 1307, when all the Knights Templar were imprisoned at once.

The First Crusade

When I started this hub, I planned on doing it about all of the Crusades. As I wrote it and it got longer I realized I could only do the first Crusade in one hub. I plan on trying to do hubs on the other crusades in the near future. I was going to...