Christianity
The Legendary Sultan Saladin Was Likely Killed by Typhoid
Reviewing historical accounts of his death, doctors and historians believe his sweating fits and weakness were brought on by the bacterial infection
No, the Bone of Saint Clement Was Probably Not Just Found in London's Trash
A waste hauler found the bone fragment in a case sealed with red wax and tied with red cords. It included a faded label reading: “Ex Oss. S Clementis PM"
How Vietnam War Protests Accelerated the Rise of the Christian Right
The anti-war efforts of Yale chaplain William Sloane Coffin Jr. and other church leaders alienated many Protestant Americans—with lasting repercussions
A Violent Volcanic Eruption Immortalized in Medieval Poem May Have Spurred Iceland’s Adoption of Christianity
A new study looks for traces of the devastating volcanic event in a poem composed in approximately 961 A.D.
Billy Graham, the Evangelical Pastor Who Preached to Millions, Has Died at 99
He distinguished himself from other charismatic preachers with his ambition, technological savvy and message of inclusivity
The Gory Origins of Valentine's Day
The holiday began as a feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or perhaps two. So how did it become all about love?
Young Tourist Finds 90-Million-Year-Old Fish Fossil at Colombian Monastery
Palaeontologists were first alerted to the fossil by a 10-year-old tourist
Possible Remains of ‘Lost’ Monastery Discovered in Scotland
The elusive monastery is associated with the Book of Deer, which contains the oldest-surviving examples of Scottish Gaelic writing
The YMCA First Opened Gyms to Train Stronger Christians
Physical fitness was a secondary goal for the movement
Tomb Door Engraved with Menorah Discovered in Israel
The artifact tells the story of the three major religious groups that have occupied Tiberias over the centuries
President Lincoln’s Last Christmas
The character of American Christmas changed as a result of the Civil War
12 Facts About ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’
Amaze and astound your loved ones with these pieces of carol trivia
Archaeologists Are Only Just Beginning to Reveal the Secrets Hidden in These Ancient Manuscripts
A project to scan documents found in the walls of a remote monastery is reshaping our view of the connections between East and West
Is This St. Nicolas' Pelvis Bone?
Oxford researchers have determined that a bone fragment purportedly from St. Nicholas comes from the same century in which he died
After 1300 Years Abroad, the Earliest Complete Latin Bible Returns to England
The Codex Amiatinus will go on display at the British Library in 2018
Mortar Found at "Jesus’ Tomb" Dates to the Constantine Era
The new analysis correlates with historical accounts stating that the tomb was discovered by the Romans, under the direction of emperor Constantine
Norway's Medieval Wooden Churches Look Plucked From a Fairy Tale
These historic churches feature elaborate carvings that mix Christian and Viking symbols
The Creator of Sherlock Holmes Was, Like Many Victorians, Fascinated by Mormons
The first story featuring iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, 'A Study in Scarlet,' was published on this day in 1887—and set in Mormon Utah
From Escaped Nuns to a Knight in Disguise, 10 Facts About the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther
On the 500th anniversary of his 95 Theses, look back at some of the surprising aspects of the man who changed Christianity and the world
Restoration Uncovers Four Figures Hidden in 17th-Century Painting
The discovery sheds new light on the painting’s anti-Catholic message
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