Christianity
A Brief History of Christmas Markets
Now a global phenomenon, the holiday tradition traces its roots to medieval Europe
A Greek Orthodox Church, Destroyed During 9/11, Reopens at Ground Zero
The stunning new structure will also serve as place for visitors to reflect on the attacks
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
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
These Gold Coins Were Stashed in a Stone Wall Nearly 1,400 Years Ago
Archaeologists found the 44 Byzantine-era coins during excavations in the Golan Heights
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
Rare Collection of 1940s Art Returns to Zimbabwe After 70 Years
Students at the Cyrene Mission School created the works at a time when the African country was under colonial rule
The Many Myths of Catherine de' Medici
A new Starz series, "The Serpent Queen," dramatizes the life of the much-maligned 16th-century ruler
Archaeologists Call on Unesco to Protect the Hagia Sophia
The sixth-century site has suffered increased vandalism and damage in recent years
Museum of the Bible Returns Centuries-Old Gospel Manuscript to Greece
The artifact had been stolen from a monastery during World War I
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
Did Archaeologists Find Saint Peter's Birthplace?
An inscription uncovered at the site of an ancient church offers new evidence
In Israeli Desert, Archaeologists Find One of the Oldest Known Mosques
The seventh-century structure provides clues about a region in transition
This Huge Underground City May Have Been a Refuge for 70,000 Early Christians
The complex may have been used as a shelter during Roman rule in Turkey
The Wild West Outpost of Japan's Isolationist Era
For two centuries, an extreme protectionist policy barred foreigners from setting foot in Japan—except for one tiny island
A New Statue of Jesus Is the World's Tallest—for Now
"Christ the Protector" is taller than Rio de Janeiro's most famous monument
Inside Hieronymus Bosch's Surreal Visions of Heaven and Hell
A new exhibition in Budapest features almost 90 works by the Dutch artist and his peers
Traditionally Dyed Eggs Spring Into Action for Ukraine
The colorful folk art is a centuries-long custom
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