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More to History: Ramadan

Celebrating Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, but continuing that ritual wasn’t always easy, especially for slaves in the New World.

Rejected Books of the Bible and What Happened to Them

Believe it or not, some books just didn’t make the cut to be in the Bible.

Judith: The Hanukkah Heroine

While Jewish people today observe Hanukkah by retelling the story of Judah and the Maccabees, there is another story that used to be told: the tale of Judith and a severed head.

Vatican City

Did you know the Vatican is the smallest nation‑state in the world? Get all the facts and figures.

History of Vatican City

In the 16th century, the pope ruled over a vast area of Italy called the Papal States.

History of Saint Peter’s Basilica

Saint Peter’s Basilica is built upon what some historians believe to be Saint Peter’s ancient remains.

Inside The Vatican Archives

The Vatican Archives hold some unexpected papal correspondence.

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