Religious History
York Minister's Massive Medieval Stained-Glass Window Restored to Its Former Glory
Conservators spent some 92,400 hours cleaning and protecting the great east window's 311 panels
The YMCA First Opened Gyms to Train Stronger Christians
Physical fitness was a secondary goal for the movement
How the Sun Illuminates Spanish Missions On the Winter Solstice
Today, the rising sun shines on altars and other religious objects at many Spanish churches in the U.S. and Latin America
Archaeologists Are Only Just Beginning to Reveal the Secrets Hidden in These Ancient Manuscripts
A project to scan documents found in the walls of a remote monastery is reshaping our view of the connections between East and West
Colombia Begins the Christmas Season With These Beautiful Light Displays
Día de las Velitas is celebrated on the day before the celebration of the Immaculate Conception
What Does the Future of the Euphrates Spell for the Middle East?
In the wake of the war against Isis in Iraq, an ominous journey along the once-mighty river finds a new crisis lurking in the shallows
Presidents From Lincoln to FDR Kept the Thanksgiving Tradition Going
Lincoln started the process of making it a federal holiday in 1863, crystallizing something that had been around since the days of the Pilgrims
Can the Museum of the Bible Deliver on Its Promise?
The highly anticipated museum hopes to offer something for visitors of all faiths, but on a topic as fraught as religion, that may not be possible
From Escaped Nuns to a Knight in Disguise, 10 Facts About the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther
On the 500th anniversary of his 95 Theses, look back at some of the surprising aspects of the man who changed Christianity and the world
Burials Unearthed in Poland Open the Casket on The Secret Lives of Vampires
What people actually did to prevent the dead from rising again was very different than what Hollywood would have you think
Restoration Uncovers Four Figures Hidden in 17th-Century Painting
The discovery sheds new light on the painting’s anti-Catholic message
Turkey Claims It's Found Saint Nicholas' Crypt
Archaeologists say the body was not stolen by crusaders in the 11th century and is still located below a church in Demre
England’s Witch Trials Were Lawful
It might seem like collective madness today, but the mechanisms for trying witches in England were enshrined in law
The "Quaker Comet" Was the Greatest Abolitionist You've Never Heard Of
Overlooked by historians, Benjamin Lay was one of the nation's first radicals to argue for an end to slavery
Survey Finds Most People Are Biased Against Atheists, Including Atheists
The findings revealed that the bias was strongest in more religious countries including the United States, United Arab Emirates and India
This Obscure Fishing Book is One of the Most Reprinted English Books Ever
'The Compleat Angler' is much more than an instruction manual on fishing. It's a Walden-like meditation on nature and friendship
Renovated Museum Wing Delves Into Untold Chapters of American History
“The Nation We Build Together” questions American ideals through exhibits on democracy, religion, diversity and more
Explore the Timeless World of Vodou, Deep Within the Caves of Haiti
Photographer Troi Anderson captures the religion that has been misunderstood for centuries
A Pittsburgh Church Holds the Greatest Collection of Relics Outside of the Vatican
Behold the treasures of this tiny neighborhood church
Portraits of Faith
In a world changing faster than ever, the enduring appeal of religious tradition shines in these photographs
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