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Churches

Andenne, Belgium

‘Dogs Out of God’s House’ Inscription

Old signage above the doors of a church with an amusing backstory.

Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico

San Juan Bautista Church

An unusually European Pueblo church is actually the oldest Native American congregation in the United States.

Montferri, Spain

Santuari de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat of Montferri (Our Lady of Montserrat de Montferri)

A gem of Catalan modernism amidst the vineyards.

Vík í Myrdal Church

A tiny village church in dramatic surroundings.

Chisinau, Moldova

Last Judgment Mural

A vivid and terrifying mural blends pop-culture-style depictions of Hell with traditional Orthodox imagery.

Little Chart, England

St. Mary's Church Ruins

Destroyed by a V-1 flying bomb in 1944, this ruined church is a haunting reminder of the war.

L'Aquila, Italy

Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio

Seven centuries ago, its holy door opened for a forgiveness procession ritual that was later "copied" by the formal Catholic Jubilee.

Münster, Germany

Anabaptist Cages

Cages that once displayed the bodies of executed leaders hang from a German church tower.

Le Mas-d'Agenais, France

Rembrandt’s Christ on the Cross

A priceless work by the 17th-century Dutch master is on display in the parish church of a French village.

Velha Goa, India

Goa's Daugim Cross

This memorial cross along a roadside in Old Goa, India marks the spot of once bustling, but long-gone community.

Lille Skensved, Denmark

Heksens Hårbånd (The Witch’s Headband)

Legend says an angry old witch’s hair ribbon turned to stone, now streaked across the rock she threw at the church.

Newchurch-in-Pendle, England

The Eye of God at Newchurch in Pendle

This mysterious eye has a debated purpose.

Grasshopper Chapel and grounds.

How the Rocky Mountain Locust Plague Spawned Federal Disaster Relief

When a cloud of locusts twice the size of Colorado descended upon the American Midwest, the federal government realized that some problems require a nationwide response.

The Podcast Team June 9, 2025

Pratantico, Italy

The Mosaic of Andreina

The largest ongoing mosaic project in Europe.

Freetown, Sierra Leone

St. Charles’ Church

On a hill in Regent sits the oldest stone church in Sierra Leone.

Watch for whales and other wildlife as you pass through a seascape of towering icebergs.

Adventure at Sea: An Explorer’s Guide to Antarctica

Discover thrilling sites and hidden gems at the end of the Earth.

Sponsored By Silversea

View of Santa Monica Beach and Los Angeles in afternoon sun. Aerial view from above the pacific ocean water.

Why Did Celebrity Preacher Aimee Semple McPherson Mysteriously Disappear?

The pastor was presumed drowned in 1926 after a swim on Venice Beach. Then reports of sightings started trickling in.

The Podcast Team May 30, 2025

Prague, Czechia

The Devil's Column

According to local legend, the devil shattered this column after losing a bet.