Religion
The Vatican, Home to Centuries-Old Masterpieces, Opens a Contemporary Art Gallery
Pope Francis calls for a "new beauty" that is reflective of a new, more diverse world
Indonesian Divers Discover Treasures From Enigmatic 'Island of Gold'
Archaeological evidence of the Srivijaya Empire is limited, but recent finds made along the Musi River may shed light on the mysterious civilization
For Harry Houdini, Séances and Spiritualism Were Just an Illusion
The magician spent years campaigning against fraudulent psychics, even lobbying Congress to ban fortune-telling in D.C.
Why Dragons Dominated the Landscape of Medieval Monsters
The mythical beasts were often cast as agents of the devil or demons in disguise
The Secret Excavation of Jerusalem
A British aristocrat looking for the Ark of the Covenant launched history's most peculiar archaeological dig—and set off a crisis in the Middle East
How Do Snails Get Their Shells? And More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts
The Trailblazing, Multifaceted Activism of Lawyer-Turned-Priest Pauli Murray
New documentary tells the story of a Black and LGBTQ thinker who helped lay the legal groundwork for fighting gender- and race-based discrimination
Entrance Gate to Greek Temple of Zeus Unearthed in Turkey
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Magnesia hope to fully restore the 2,300-year-old sacred structure
National Cathedral to Replace Confederate-Themed Stained Glass With Art Dedicated to Racial Justice
Artist Kerry James Marshall will create two new windows for the historic Washington, D.C. church
Remains of Likely Human Sacrifice Victim Found in Foundation of Korean Palace
The young woman died in her 20s during the fourth century C.E.
Remains of Lithuanian Synagogue Destroyed by Nazis and Soviets Unearthed
Excavations uncovered the Great Synagogue of Vilna's Torah ark, impressive staircases, a raised prayer platform and more
Eight-Foot-Tall, 1,600-Year-Old Statue of Pagan Deity Found in Ireland
The well-preserved wooden sculpture may have been part of a ritual site where animal sacrifices were carried out
Hear a Georgia Choral Group as They Rediscover the Art of Sacred Harp Singing
Students find lasting resonance in the words and simple notes of the 1869 hymn 'How Can I Keep from Singing?'
3,400-Year-Old Artificial Pool in Italy May Have Hosted Religious Rituals
New research dates the wooden basin's construction to a time of immense social change for Bronze Age people
These Medieval Islamic Tombs in Sudan Were Laid Out Like Galaxies
Some of the burials appear to be clustered around "parent" funerary mounds of seeming cultural significance
Ruins of Monumental Church Linked to Medieval Nubian Kingdom Found in Sudan
The building complex was likely the seat of Christian power for Makuria, which was once as large as France and Spain combined
2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Found in England Reveals Roman Burial Practices
A limestone coffin unearthed in Bath contains the remains of two individuals. Possible offerings to the gods were discovered nearby
4,000-Year-Old 'Snake Staff' Discovered in Finland
A Stone Age shaman may have used the carving during special rituals
751 Unmarked Graves Discovered Near Former Indigenous School in Canada
Experts estimate 4,000 to 10,000 children may have died at the schools, often from a combination of poor living conditions and disease
The Vibrant Fashion World in Muslim-Majority Countries Is a Billion-Dollar Business
These exquisite designs are a must-see at the Cooper Hewitt, but hurry, the show closes July 11
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