Did Isaac Potts Really See Washington Pray at Valley Forge?
One of the legends or myths of Valley Forge is that Washington prayed for his country here. We do not say that he did not …
myths/legends
Britain’s King Charles II ratifies Habeas Corpus Act allowing Prisoners right to be imprisoned to be examined by a court
The Habeas Corpus Act 1679 is an Act of Parliament in England (31 Cha. 2 c. 2) during the reign of King Charles II. It …
Galileo Convicted of Heresy for Teaching the Heliocentric System of the Earth Revolving Around the Sun
Despite the considerable evidence that the Bible provided the necessary intellectual basis for science,1 atheists often claim that, historically, science and religion have been at …
The Chilling True Story Behind the Pied Piper of Hamelin
If you watch enough horror movies, sooner or later you’ll hear a character utter a variation on the phrase, “Every legend has a basis in …