Category Archives: religion

A Bishop Chickens Out. Would You?

Posted on August 13, 2016 by 100swallows

“The incense is in that bowl, Basílides,” said the Roman official. “When you are finished making your offering to the emperor, I will give you this certificate with my signature. Keep it with you and show it to any Roman … Continue reading →

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Early Christians and a Conscientious Roman Governor

Posted on March 15, 2011 by 100swallows

Pliny the Younger didn’t know what to do with the Christians. Bust of Trajan (reign 98–117 ), in the Glyptothek, Munich (public domain photo by User:Bibi Saint-Pol) The Emperor Trajan had appointed him governor and sent him to Bithynia in … Continue reading →

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Homo Antecessor

Posted on June 24, 2009 by 100swallows

Atapuerca, near Burgos, Spain, is the greatest dig of modern times. Everyone is excited. What is all the fuss about? What’s so special about Atapuerca? On July 8, 1994, a new species of man was discovered. They found human remains … Continue reading →

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