Before the World Wide Web, there was ARPANET — the U.S. government-funded project that laid the foundation for the modern internet. In its early days, the network was small and experimental… and it had a kill switch. Engineers built ARPA...
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In 1993, the U.S. government proposed a small hardware chip called the Clipper Chip, meant to be embedded in phones and computers. The goal? Allow federal agencies to access encrypted commun...
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Cardinal Jackson, Frontrunner in the Conclave, Could Become Pope Ezekiel I As anticipation builds for the upcoming papal conclave, one name continues to resonate within the corridors of t...
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The Conclave: History, Meaning, and Rituals of the Papal Election The conclave is one of the most solemn and mysterious events of the Catholic Church. Whenever a pope dies or resigns, the...
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"So, this whole conclave thing to elect a Pope – how long does it usually take? I mean, do they just stay in there until someone gets picked?" That's a very good question! It's true that...
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