One of the fundamental beliefs of the Ancient Greeks was that their beloved gods were immortal, but were they? How did they ...

An ancient carved stone head, possibly of a Roman god or philosopher, was uncovered beneath a 5th-century church in Rome, Italy.

The Roman emperors were central figures in the ancient Roman religion. The emperor also served as high priest, since he was ...

While carrying out excavations at Tikal National Park in Guatemala — what was once the center of the Maya civilization — ...

They purr beside you now, curled up in cozy corners or stalking across your living room but behind those glowing eyes and ...

The story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is one of the most important moments in the Christian faith. The crowds waved palm branches, shouted “Hosanna,” and welcomed Jesus as the King of Israel.

You don’t have to disagree with Harari’s pleasant moral and political ideals. But the story he pushes about our Rama and, by ...

What was left of the hymn, archeologists found 100 years ago in ancient Egyptian ruins on a scrap of tattered papyrus, long ...

Mike Aquilina gives us a fine work of Christianity’s history that deserves the attention of many readers besides this one.

Neil Barber, communications officer for Edinburgh Secular Society, argues for a clearer separation between religion and state in Scotland.

On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games were reborn in Athens, 1,500 years after Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned them in 393 ...

From the ancient seat of the Celtic ... and the sacred dwelling place of the gods. It is believed that St. Patrick went to Tara - the most powerful Celtic pagan site - in order to confront the ...