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One of the most famous hymns in English was written in 1772 by an English slave trader.

In his letter, Martin Luther King challenged a public statement written by 8 white clergymen who claimed that the de-segregation movement in Alabama was moving too fast.

If couples want to elope today they go to Vegas, but back in eighteenth-century England they headed for the tiny village of Gretna Green on the Scottish border.

Evolution rather than revolution in creative assembly's latest addition to the series, which more or less transfers the Rome format to the medieval era.

Artaud spent most of his life in asylums and never had a successful production in his lifetime but was one of the most influential figures on twentieth century culture.

Medical detective geneticist Dr Stephen O'Brien is on a quest to discover why some humans are immune to killer diseases including the Bubonic Plague.

The first vaccinations against disease in Canada credited to John Clinch of Newfoundland. Initial threads of vaccine were shipped to the coastal community from England.

In the Pine Barrens of New Jersey lives a devil that for more than 250 years has terrorized the local people. Some say it is just a legend, but others disagree.

The story of how a statue of the Black Madonna came to Guadalupe, Spain is a surprising tale of cultural heritage preservation and miraculous perseverance.

According to a blue plaque on the wall of a school in a sleepy English market town, Thomas Hooker was the Father of American Democracy. But is this claim justified?

A nutshell biography of three famous Brontë sisters - Charlotte, Emily and Anne.

Who decides who or what God is to an individual? What might a "Meet God" church service accomplish? Who should lead the church service?

The celebrated English novelist Jane Austen's village-centered stories bely her real knowledge and interest of the international events of her day.

The introduction of radiocarbon (C14) dating in the 1950s led to a dramatic change in the way we view prehistory. New developments are providing more surprises.

Ballerina, The Girl Cut in Two, 7 Years and Goya's Ghosts films come from France, Spain and Italy. These are some of the best European movies at VIFF.

English novelist Jane Austen's short life spanned the end of the 18th century and early 19th century amid the simplicity of a quietly chivalrous and fairy tale society.

The revivalist message of the 18th century Great Awakening was more about individual awareness of spiritual unworthiness and sin than about an angry God bent on hellfire.

The experiences of ordinary people during the plague, told through the eyes of a fourteenth century clergyman.

Ezra Stiles Ely was an influential Presbyterian clergyman who wanted to merge church and state to ensure that the nation was ruled by orthodox christians.

Jane Austen perhaps left this work uncompleted because she was writing it when her father died and she and her family were thrown into sadness, turmoil, and uncertainty.

Thinking of personalizing wedding vows? Consider these tips for forming and reciting the perfect matrimonial pledge.

A synopsis of one of Nathaniel Hawthorne's early efforts in the field of short stories, My Kinsman Major Molineux.

Many new theories in contemporary physics only make sense if higher dimensions exist, but how do you make sense of higher dimensions?

John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton, in 1638, establish present-day New Haven, Connecticut. Davenport becomes the minister there.

Bartolomé de las Casas' "Account of the Destruction of the Indies" is a powerful insight into the conquistadors, and into European perceptions of Amerindians.

Martin Luther King urges peaceful sit-ins. He meets Gandhi. King leads a "nonviolent army" protesting discrimination in Georgia and is jailed in Birmingham Alabama.

Poltergeist activity has long been associated with spirit activity. Learn the difference between a poltergeist and other entities.

Life and works of English novelist Anthony Trollope, whose books are about English society set in imaginary Barchester cathedral city.

Brief biography of Dorothy L. Sayers, detective novelist famous for Wimsey series, creator of Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. She was also translator, and a poet.

Brief biography and works of English writer and critic Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell.

John Adams, son of a farmer and shoemaker, attended Harvard, taught school, then became an attorney. He married Abigail Smith and became involved in defending America aga

"The Flea" by John Donne employs religious terminology in a poem of seduction - treading the fine line between wit and blasphemy.

Biography of Samuel Sebastian Wesley, the greatest sacred music composer and organist of his time, famous for tune Aurelia.

While many women experience some nausea throughout their pregnancies, others cope with a more severe form of morning sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum.

Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte are celebrated 19th century novelists. Their brother Branwell's own literary works are often overlooked.

For centuries, people have been fascinated with the derivation of personal names. They come from places, colors, famous people and numerous other sources.

Reform Judaism is a progressive sect of Judaism that believes it is important for Judaism to change with the times and reform to new surroundings.

How did Constantine set in motion the Christianization of an Empire whose very foundation was built on the respect and worship of its pagan gods?

England is no stranger to the paranormal, with its ghosts, phantom panthers, hauntings and more eerie phenomena. What caused the prints is still an enigma.

The culture of the peasantry in Russia made the practice of wife-beating expected. Domestic violence was a normal way of subjugating household members.

Windsor, Connecticut's first English settlement, was founded by settlers from Plymouth and Dorchester, Massachusetts, invited by Indians to mediate between tribes.

Thanksgiving sacred song "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" brief history, and profiles of hymn writer Henry Alford and composer George Elvey.

Among the over 32,000 Protestant denominations to have emerged since the 16th century, the story of the founder of the Methodists is one of the most profound.

The Church of the Holy Wisdom did not only commemorate Rus's conversion to Orthodoxy, but it also honored Kiev as a place of education and law.

The Rev. Peter Prudden followed the route of several English non-conformists and became a Congregational minister at Milford, CT.

A lineage society commemorates colonial clergy for their roles as founders and leaders of the first American communities.

London is vast and has many interesting sights. This article will focus on the more important ones enabling the first time visitor to prioritize what to see.

One of President Obama's first executive orders reverses Bush's "gag law" denying funds to foreign groups that provide abortions, abortion counseling or information.

Pope Benedict XVI made an offer to welcome Anglican priests into Roman Catholic Church. Calls now made for resignation of Dr R Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

Since his death over 200 years ago, George Washington has often been portrayed as a devout Christian, a man of piety and prayer. In fact, he was neither.