Religious History
Unraveling the Secrets of the Sarcophagi Found Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral
Archaeologists are learning more about the two men buried under the iconic Paris landmark
Millions of Pilgrims Gathered to Celebrate the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico City
After two years of pandemic closures, the annual tradition is back in full force
Necklace Unearthed in Medieval Woman’s Grave Is a 'Once-in-a-Lifetime Discovery'
Researchers say the woman may have been an early Christian leader with a large fortune
How Construction of a Parking Lot Uncovered New Insights About Medieval Jews
A new DNA study suggests Ashkenazi Jews living in 14th-century Germany were surprisingly genetically diverse
Rarely Seen Ancient Maya Masterpieces Go on View at the Met
It's the first exhibition of its kind in the United States in a decade
These 84-Year-Old Nazi Photos Paint a Harrowing Picture of Kristallnacht
The images show mobs ransacking Jewish-owned homes, businesses and synagogues in 1938
Is Judaism a Younger Religion Than Previously Thought?
A new book by an Israeli archaeologist makes the stunning claim that common Jewish practices emerged only a century or so before Jesus
The Veterinary Magic of the Middle Ages
Medieval healers treated animals' ailments with a mix of faith, tradition and science
A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
One town's strange journey from paranoia to pardon
The Indian Guru Who Brought Eastern Spirituality to the West
A new biography explores the life of Vivekananda, a Hindu ascetic who promoted a more inclusive vision of religion
Stunning Facial Reconstructions Resurrect a Trio of Medieval Scots
The renderings show what a bishop, a cleric and a young woman with a remarkably symmetrical face may have looked like in life
Archaeologists in Greece Unearth 'Larger-Than-Life' Statue of Hercules
The team discovered the 2,000-year-old artwork in Philippi
Man Pays $75 for Medieval Text That Could Be Worth $10,000
He spotted the page from the 13th-century Beauvais Missal at an estate sale in Maine
Ancient Coin Made in Defiance of Roman Rule Returns to Israel
U.S. officials found the stolen coin at a Denver auction in 2017
The Many Myths of Catherine de' Medici
A new Starz series, "The Serpent Queen," dramatizes the life of the much-maligned 16th-century ruler
This Summer’s Drought Is Europe's Worst in 500 Years. What Happened Last Time?
The 1540 megadrought brought mass suffering to the continent, but European society quickly bounced back
Bones Found in Medieval Well Likely Belong to Victims of Anti-Semitic Massacre
A new DNA analysis suggests the 17 individuals were Ashkenazi Jews murdered in Norwich, England, in 1190
Archaeologists Call on Unesco to Protect the Hagia Sophia
The sixth-century site has suffered increased vandalism and damage in recent years
In Istria, Roman Ruins, Unique Wines and Prized Truffles Await
Journey to the coast of Croatia, where you’ll encounter an inviting coastline, ancient mummies and so much more
Why Was a Synagogue Mural Hidden Behind a Wall in a Vermont Apartment?
The restoration of the stunning 112-year-old artwork is now complete
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