<p>In 'Freaks of Fanaticism, and Other Strange Events,' S. Baring-Gould meticulously curates an anthology of narratives that penetrate the obscure and often misunderstood realm of religious extremism. Varied in scope, these accounts blend historical inquiry with a shrewd examination of human fallibility, mostly set against the backdrop of the intense fervor of religious devotion gone awry. Baring-Gould's compilation is not mere sensationalism; it...