God, Government and Roger Williams' Big Idea
The Puritan minister originated a principle that remains contentious to this day—separation of church and state
January 2012 |
By John M. Barry
The Mystery of the Five Wounds
The first case of stigmata—the appearance of marks or actual wounds like those Christ received during the Crucifixion—was recorded in 1224. Hundreds of cases have followed. But this phenomenon has not been fully explained.
November 18, 2011 |
By Mike Dash
A New Crisis for Egypt's Copts
The toppling of Egypt's government has led to a renewal of violence against the nation's Christian minority
November 2011 |
By Joshua Hammer
Secretary Clough on Jefferson's Bible
The head of the Smithsonian Institution details the efforts American History Museum conservators took to repair the artifact
October 2011 |
By G. Wayne Clough
The Struggle Within Islam
Terrorists get the headlines, but most Muslims want to reclaim their religion from extremists
September 2011 |
By Robin Wright
What is Beneath the Temple Mount?
As Israeli archaeologists recover artifacts from the religious site, ancient history inflames modern-day political tensions
April 2011 |
By Joshua Hammer
A Walk Through Taxila
The ancient remains in Pakistan represent a glimpse into the history of two of India’s major religions
December 22, 2010 |
By Ria Misra and Alexis Matsui
Searching for Buddha in Afghanistan
An archaeologist insists a third giant statue lies near the cliffs where the Bamiyan Buddhas, destroyed in 2001, once stood
December 2010 |
By Joshua Hammer
America's True History of Religious Tolerance
The idea that the United States has always been a bastion of religious freedom is reassuring—and utterly at odds with the historical record
October 2010 |
By Kenneth C. Davis
Cassadaga: America’s Oldest Spiritualist Community
The mystics of the Florida village offer a connection to the spirits living among us and a portal into America’s religious past
September 10, 2010 |
By Amy Green
Return to Indonesia
A reporter chronicles the revival of the world's most populous Muslim nation a decade after its disintegration
April 2010 |
By David Lamb
Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Resolving the dispute over authorship of the ancient manuscripts could have far-reaching implications for Christianity and Judaism
January 2010 |
By Andrew Lawler
Crop Circles: The Art of the Hoax
They may not be evidence of UFOs, ancient spirits or secret weapons, but there is something magical in their allure
December 15, 2009 |
By Rob Irving and Peter Brookesmith
Jewish Songwriters, American Songs
Poet David Lehman talks about the brilliant Jewish composers and lyricists whose work largely comprises the great American songbook
October 07, 2009 |
By Jamie Katz
Jewish Bluegrass
Lovers of the banjo, fiddle and mandolin blend cultural identity and religious faith to create a uniquely American sound
September 24, 2009 |
By Jen Miller
The Holy City of Varanasi
Tourists and pilgrims flock to Varanasi, a sacred Hindu city on the banks of the Ganges River
August 20, 2009 |
By Anika Gupta
Finding King Herod's Tomb
After a 35-year search, an Israeli archaeologist is certain he has solved the mystery of the biblical figure’s final resting place
August 2009 |
By Barbara Kreiger
Endangered Site: Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
The basilica believed to mark the birthplace of Jesus Christ has survived invasions, rebellions and earthquakes
March 2009 |
By Abigail Tucker
Ireland’s Endangered Cultural Site
A new tollway threatens the archaeologically rich Hill of Tara that is the spiritual heart of the country
March 2009 |
By Amanda Bensen
Endangered Site: Xumishan Grottoes, China
This collection of ancient Buddhist cave temples date back to the fifth and tenth centuries, A.D.
March 2009 |
By Lyn Garrity
