A monastic order is defined as any religious order that practices the renouncement of physical desire so that they may devote their life purely to developing their spirituality. To some degree, this encompasses the...

Who were the Knights Templar? Historical and fictional records seem to be in conflict with one another, so just how are we supposed to know who this so-called "secret society" really was? By all accounts,...

Who Were the Merovingians? Historically speaking, the Merovingian dynasty consisted of Frankish kings who reigned over regions encompassing ancient Gaul, from 481 (Clovis I) to 752 B.C.E (Childeric III). According to tradition, Clovis, the founder...

The tale of the Saint Claire (Sinclair) family has long provided a source of controversy and mystery for scholars, conspiracy theorists, and religious followers alike. Interest in the St. Claire family originates with Henry...

According to some alternative theorists, Jesus lived on after his crucifixion, through the children that he bore with his wife, Mary Magdalene. Although the theories differ, they both conclude that after Jesus' death, Mary...

Falsehood and Fabrication The Da Vinci Code both fascinates and provokes its many readers. The fascination has to do with the convincing story line of a well-kept Christian secret. On the other hand, groups and individuals...

What is Foucault�s Pendulum The Foucault pendulum, named after French physicist L�on Foucault, was an instrument that was conceived to demonstrate the natural rotation of the earth. The pendulum is free to oscillate along any...

The Rosslyn Chapel (originally named the Collegiate Chapel of St. Matthew) stands in the village of Roslin, Midlothian in Scotland. Built in the 15th century, the church was originally designed by William Sinclar of...