Religion
New Proof That Ancient Egyptians Bred Birds of Prey
A recent 3-D scan of a mummified falcon shows it was force fed sparrows and mice
People Have Always Been Obsessed with the End of the World
Since ancient times, art and fiction love to play in the fertile ground of the apocalypse, but it hasn't always been healthy
American Vegetarianism Has a Religious Past
Thank the creators of corn flakes and graham crackers for veggie burgers and not-dogs
In Bolivia's High-Altitude Capital, Indigenous Traditions Thrive Once Again
Among sacred mountains, in a city where spells are cast and potions brewed, the otherworldly is everyday
Carbon Dating Reveals One of the Oldest Known Copies of the Quran
Manuscript fragments found in U.K. library were written between 568 and 645
Photos of Muslims Celebrating Eid al-Fitr Across the Globe
Muslims mark the end of Ramadan with food, festivities, gifts and prayers
In Egypt, There Was Once a Tomb Full of Eight Million Dog Mummies
Devotees of the Ancient Egyptian deity Anubis buried dogs at the necropolis of Saqqara
A Playmobil Figure of Martin Luther Has Become the Fastest-Selling of All Time
The first edition of 34,000 figurines sold out in 72 hours
Atheists Remind People of Death
New research shows that atheists trigger death-related thoughts
Two French Towns Are Battling Over a Saint’s Remains
Should Saint Bernadette be laid to rest in the town she made famous…or the one she chose to live in?
Vatican Science Academy Urges Government Action on Climate Change to Protect Poor
Pope Francis will issue proclamation in wake of recent summit
Holi 2015: Stunning Photos of Holi, the Festival of Colors
Celebrated all over India and around the world, the Hindu festival heralds the beginning of spring
Who Can Save the Grand Canyon?
A holy war is being fought over a proposal to build a $500 million commercial development, on the rim of America's natural treasure
Come for the Giant Rock, Stay for the UFO History
George Van Tassel believed he could communicate with aliens
Argentina Has a Superstition That Seventh Sons Will Turn into Werewolves
If the president adopts them, however, the seventh sons are spared from their werewolf fate
Pittsburgh Has a Huge Collection of Relics
St. Anthony’s Chapel contains the largest number of relics outside of the Vatican
The Science of the Red Sea's Parting
It is physically and scientifically possible for a body of water to part
An Ancient Egyptian Spellbook Has Been Translated
It's like the researchers have never seen a horror movie
Europeans Thought Coffee Was Satanic
Until the Pope tried it out and became a fan
Living in Tough Environments Makes People More Prone to Belief in God
People living in harsh natural environments are more likely to believe in a tough, moralizing god
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