Religious History
Renovated Museum Wing Delves Into Untold Chapters of American History
“The Nation We Build Together” questions American ideals through exhibits on democracy, religion, diversity and more
Explore the Timeless World of Vodou, Deep Within the Caves of Haiti
Photographer Troi Anderson captures the religion that has been misunderstood for centuries
A Pittsburgh Church Holds the Greatest Collection of Relics Outside of the Vatican
Behold the treasures of this tiny neighborhood church
Portraits of Faith
In a world changing faster than ever, the enduring appeal of religious tradition shines in these photographs
A Legendary Photographer Visits an Isolated Christian Community in Ethiopia
High in the mountains of eastern Africa, an ancient way of life continues apace
These Beautiful Medieval Wafer Presses Are Where Waffles Come From
Leggo my flat, fancy Eggo
Trace Martin Luther's Footsteps Through Germany
It’s 500 years since the start of the Protestant Reformation—here’s what you can still see today
Voodoo Priestess Marie Laveau Created New Orleans’ Midsummer Festival
Mardi Gras may be the city's biggest party, but St. John's Eve is its most important religious festival
350 Years Ago, A Doctor Performed the First Human Blood Transfusion. A Sheep Was Involved
Early scientists thought that the perceived qualities of an animal—a lamb’s purity, for instance—could be transmitted to humans in blood form
A Stunning & Dramatic Irish Island Once Inhabited by Monks
Over seven miles off the Irish coast, lie the sea crags of Skellig Michael, a breathtaking island once home to a community of reclusive monks
These Trees Uncover What Plunged Egypt's Climate Into Chaos
Examining tree rings inside the world's oldest trees reveal a seismic event that took place around 3,500 years ago
The Witch of Agnesi
A mistranslation led to the unusual name of this mathematical concept
Some Very Compelling Evidence the Tower of Babel Was Real
Biblical scholars have debated whether the Tower of Babel existed. A remarkable stone tablet never before shown on film appears to settle that question
The Sticky Clue That Links the Tower of Babel to the Bible
Evidence is piling up that the Tower of Babel really existed. It's a conclusion that's partially borne out by an astounding discovery
Why Jesus's Miracles Seemed Apocalyptic to the Gospel Writers
Jesus gained renown as a preacher of a particularly apocalyptic form of Judaism. This was further strengthened by his ability to perform miracles
Did Judas Actually Betray Jesus to Force a Rebellion?
There are numerous theories, from money to the intriguing idea that Judas may have actually been an overzealous believer anxious to provoke a confrontation
Exploring the Ancient Region Where Jesus Rose to Prominence
The Sea of Galilee contains the lowest freshwater lake in the world, and it's the area where a young Jesus of Nazareth first gained popularity
How to Understand the Three Wise Men, Frankincense & Myrrh
The story of the nativity is actually a blend of both the gospels of Luke and Matthew. They reveal the significance of the gifts carried by the three kings
Archaeologists Worked Feverishly to Excavate Colonial-Era Graves at Philly Construction Site
The First Baptist Cemetery was supposed to have been moved in 1859, but as it turned out many of the graves were left behind
Researchers Decipher Recipe Believed to Treat Medieval Mystic
The find came to light thanks to a multi-spectral analysis on the manuscript of Margery Kempe's autobiography
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