Why did No Christians Die During the Destruction of Jerusalem in 70AD? Eusebius, Luke 21:20-24
Did you know that over one million people died during the siege and destruction of Jerusalem in 70AD? Guess how many of…
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Martin Luther's Shameful Support of the German Princes Slaughter of Peasants in the Great Peasants' Revolt of 1524
I recently learned how adamantly Martin Luther supported the German Princes in the Great Peasants' Revolt of 1524 t…
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Unwinding Anti-Catholic History: John Wycliffe and the English Translations of the Bible
The English pre-Protestant, John Wycliffe, was burned at the stake--or at least persecuted by the Catholic Church--for …
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St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil of Egypt
A riddle was answered for me the other day. Why did the Muslims entrust (and still entrust) the Christian holy sites of…
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Joyce Kilmer, Catholic Poet of "Trees" - Conversion Story
Have you heard of the Catholic poet, Joyce Kilmer? First off, despite his name, Alfred Joyce Kilmer was a man. Second,…
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Hilaire Belloc's The Great Heresies: Free Church History Ebook
This is one of my all-time favorite books on Catholic Church History. No Catholic History Nerd's reading is complet…
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The Catholic Hero of Custer's Last Stand: The Vatican Soldier at the Battle of Little Bighorn, Lt. Col. Myles Keogh
Have you ever heard about the Catholic hero of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Lt. Col. Myles Keogh? Odds are, probably n…
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Ukraine, Russia, & The Virgin Mary: Why 9/11 Happened on 9/11, The Winged Hussars and History's Greatest Cavalry Charge, and The Miracle of the Vistula
I was recently asked to pray for Ukraine and Russia at an ecumenical prayer vigil, so I put this prayer together ... th…
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Junipero Serra, Alexander Hamilton, and Presidency Obsession - Thoughts on the Statuary Hall Controversies
By Sarah Duggan Today is the feast of Blessed Junipero Serra, the 18th century Spanish Franciscan priest who establishe…
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Empty Tabernacle Tour of Lower Manhattan
By Sarah Duggan There are many different devotions for the Triduum that take you on a mini-pilgrimage. Some people walk…
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How About a Shot of Reality with That Juice Box?
By Sarah Duggan Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, …
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Can We Talk About White Christmas?
By Sarah Duggan "We're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny ***…
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Exodus: Dumb and Dumber
By Sarah Duggan Ridley Scott's Exodus: Gods and Kings rounds out this year's Bible movie offerings with the m…
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Book Review: Tobit's Dog
The Book of Tobit is one of the most underrated apocryphal books of the Bible, which is a shame. It's a fantastic, …
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An Open Letter to the Archdiocese of New York About Holy Innocents Church Closing
Dear Cardinal Dolan, Greetings in Christ! Like you, I am a transplant to the NYC area with Midwestern roots. It was an …
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Hey, my name is Scott Smith. I'm a Catholic attorney, author, theologian, and history NERD. I'm from New Roads, Louisiana, where my family has lived for 14 generations. My wife and I are parents to six little nerds, which we love to teach about Catholic history. We hope you enjoy this site, which was formerly run by the brilliant Sarah Duggan and still features many of her original articles.
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