Christianity

In Ireland, women celebrate their own 'Christmas' in January

History & Culture

In Ireland, women celebrate their own 'Christmas' in January

In Ireland, women celebrate their own 'Christmas' in January

Is there archaeological evidence for the Biblical fall of Jericho?

History & Culture

Is there archaeological evidence for the Biblical fall of Jericho?

Is there archaeological evidence for the Biblical fall of Jericho?

From ‘Watchers’ to baby cherubs: A brief history of angel myths

History & Culture

From ‘Watchers’ to baby cherubs: A brief history of angel myths

From ‘Watchers’ to baby cherubs: A brief history of angel myths

Was Christmas moved to eclipse Rome's Saturnalia festival?

History & Culture

Was Christmas moved to eclipse Rome's Saturnalia festival?

Was Christmas moved to eclipse Rome's Saturnalia festival?

Were there three Nativity wise men—or twelve?

History & Culture

Were there three Nativity wise men—or twelve?

Were there three Nativity wise men—or twelve?

Was Biblical villain King Herod really a murderous tyrant?

History & Culture

Was Biblical villain King Herod really a murderous tyrant?

Was Biblical villain King Herod really a murderous tyrant?

Inside the world's biggest pilgrimage for the Virgin Mary

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Inside the world's biggest pilgrimage for the Virgin Mary

Inside the world's biggest pilgrimage for the Virgin Mary

What happened to the Ark of the Covenant? Here’s what we know.

History & Culture

What happened to the Ark of the Covenant? Here’s what we know.

What happened to the Ark of the Covenant? Here’s what we know.

Is there historical proof of the Star of Bethlehem?

History & Culture

Is there historical proof of the Star of Bethlehem?

Is there historical proof of the Star of Bethlehem?

How U.S. soldiers put together Christmas on the WWI battlefield

History & Culture
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How U.S. soldiers put together Christmas on the WWI battlefield

How U.S. soldiers put together Christmas on the WWI battlefield

5 ice skating rinks in the UK to visit this Christmas

5 ice skating rinks in the UK to visit this Christmas

5 ice skating rinks in the UK to visit this Christmas

These manuscripts brought Medieval beasts to life

History & Culture

These manuscripts brought Medieval beasts to life

These manuscripts brought Medieval beasts to life

Neuroscientists are starting to take miracles seriously

Neuroscientists are starting to take miracles seriously

Neuroscientists are starting to take miracles seriously

Who was the real Virgin Mary?

History & Culture

Who was the real Virgin Mary?

Who was the real Virgin Mary?

Was the Garden of Eden real? Here’s what archaeologists think.

History & Culture

Was the Garden of Eden real? Here’s what archaeologists think.

Was the Garden of Eden real? Here’s what archaeologists think.

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