Persecution Archive

Catherine Of Alexandria Courageously Confronted 50 Pagan Philosophers And Was Sentenced To Death

AncientPages.com | October 15, 2018

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Catherine of Alexandria belongs to the most famous saints. There were so many legends about her that some hagiographers (writers of biographies of saints)

Ancient History Facts

Medieval Criminals Could Avoid Persecution By Claiming Sanctuary In Churches

AncientPages.com | March 3, 2017

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Breaking the law during the Middle Ages was very easy and crimes were common. You could be punished for almost anything. If a person

Ancient History Facts

Many Samurai Had Swords With Secret Crucifixes And Hidden Christian Symbols To Avoid Persecution

AncientPages.com | January 10, 2017

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - During the feudal era in Japan, also known as the Age of the Warrior, Christians were persecuted. Christianity was banned in Japan, but

Statue of Constantine in York , the city where he was proclaimed emperor.

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On This Day In History: Edict Of Milan Is Signed – Persecution Of Christians Ends – June 13, 313 AD

AncientPages.com | June 13, 2016

AncientPages.com - On June 13, 313 AD, the Edict of Milan was signed by Roman Emperor Constantine, and Christians' persecution ended. When Emperor Constantine ascended to the throne, he took

Kaymakli Underground City - A view showing several floors at once. Image credit: Nevit Dilmen

Impressive Kaymakli Underground City – An Ancient Hiding Place

AncientPages.com | March 3, 2016

AncientPages.com - Located in the in the Nevsehir province, Turkey, the impressive Kaymakli underground city consists of elaborate labyrinth of tunnels, caves and low, narrow passages. There are 36