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Was Jesus a Zombie?

Some people say Jesus was a zombie, but he came to give life, not take it.

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American History Featured Pop Culture

The Gettysburg Address Recited by Conan O’Brien & Others

A new event is inspiring thousands of people, celebs included, to take a fresh look at America’s most famous speech.

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No, NOAH is Not Gnosticism

Rabbi Eliyahu Fink investigates whether NOAH is a gnostic film. He explains Kabbalah, its connection to Gnosticism, and the extent to which each tradition influences Darren Aronofsky’s new film.

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Biblical History Faith Featured Movies

Did Methuselah Die in the Flood of Noah’s Day?

Did Methuselah really live to see Noah’s ark? Did he die in the flood? Did he ever really exist? Here’s a quick video on those questions & more.

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American History Featured History

7 Historical Background Facts for AMC’s TURN

The American Revolution is now the setting for the new show Turn from AMC. Here’s some stuff you should know going in.

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Monuments Men and the Value of Art & Life

Clay joined Mikey Fissel on the Reel World Theology Podcast to talk about George Clooney’s movie The Monuments Men.

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Somehow This is Don Draper’s Fault

Vintage Panda found a bunch of old advertisements that would never be printed today. A couple of them are silly. Most of them are down-right offensive. It’s hard to believe a few of them ever got published in any time. Check them out here. Once you get past all the rank discrimination, the ads illuminate the history […]

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The Film That Changed Movie Dialogue Forever

His Girl Friday may be the fastest talking movie in history. Either way, it changed movie dialogue.

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American History Movies

If Only Mr. Smith Could Still Get to Washington

So, the American government RIGHT? Oy. What a mess. As someone who teaches all things U.S. politics and government I will at least say how good these crazy political times are for in class discussion and case studies on dysfunctional government. It is what it is though, so what can you do? Well, Melissa Tagg […]

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Is Citizen Kane the Greatest Movie Ever?

For as long as I can remember, film critics and aficionados have considered Citizen Kane to be the greatest movie ever made. For years I just snubbed my nose at the thought without ever asking why. When I finally did become curious during college, the only adults around simply muttered their version of “whatevs” and […]