religion

What Did Jesus Look Like? This Is What The Historical Evidence Actually Says

Though Jesus is often portrayed as a light-skinned man with long hair and a beard, the real face of the Son of God was probably very different.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 16, 2025

What Did Jesus Look Like? This Is What The Historical Evidence Actually Says

Though Jesus is often portrayed as a light-skinned man with long hair and a beard, the real face of the Son of God was probably very different.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 16, 2025

Sekhmet: The Bloodthirsty, Lion-Headed Goddess Of War And Healing In Ancient Egypt

Considered both the protector of pharaohs and the patron of physicians, Sekhmet was one of the most terrifying and revered Egyptian gods.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 15, 2025

Sekhmet: The Bloodthirsty, Lion-Headed Goddess Of War And Healing In Ancient Egypt

Considered both the protector of pharaohs and the patron of physicians, Sekhmet was one of the most terrifying and revered Egyptian gods.

By Amber Morgan • February 15, 2025

What Is The Black Madonna — And Why Are There So Many Depictions Of Her In Europe?

While some think medieval artists used materials that naturally darkened over time — or simply repurposed old pagan artworks — others believe the Black Madonna's skin tone was completely intentional.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 10, 2025

What Is The Black Madonna — And Why Are There So Many Depictions Of Her In Europe?

While some think medieval artists used materials that naturally darkened over time — or simply repurposed old pagan artworks — others believe the Black Madonna's skin tone was completely intentional.

By Amber Morgan • February 10, 2025

A 1,300-Year-Old Cafeteria Was Just Discovered Among The Ruins Of A Buddhist Temple In Japan

If the structure was indeed a dining hall, it may be the largest of its kind ever found in a Buddhist temple from Japan's Nara Period.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 10, 2025

News

A 1,300-Year-Old Cafeteria Was Just Discovered Among The Ruins Of A Buddhist Temple In Japan

If the structure was indeed a dining hall, it may be the largest of its kind ever found in a Buddhist temple from Japan's Nara Period.

By Amber Morgan • February 10, 2025

Hundreds Of Mayan Artifacts Discovered By Archeologists In Two Different Underwater Locations In Guatemala

Some of the artifacts include an obsidian dagger and a severed head that was used as an incense holder.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 7, 2025

News

Hundreds Of Mayan Artifacts Discovered By Archeologists In Two Different Underwater Locations In Guatemala

Some of the artifacts include an obsidian dagger and a severed head that was used as an incense holder.

By Natasha Ishak • February 7, 2025

This 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Unearthed In Israel Records A Dramatic Criminal Trial In The Roman Empire

The 133-line scroll — the longest Greek papyrus ever found in the Judean Desert — was recently translated and contains prosecutors' notes about a criminal trial before Roman officials.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 4, 2025

News

This 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Unearthed In Israel Records A Dramatic Criminal Trial In The Roman Empire

The 133-line scroll — the longest Greek papyrus ever found in the Judean Desert — was recently translated and contains prosecutors' notes about a criminal trial before Roman officials.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 4, 2025

What Happened To The Ark Of The Covenant — And Where Is The Sacred Relic Today?

Believed to hold the original stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments, the Ark of the Covenant disappeared around 586 B.C.E., and its fate remains a mystery.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 27, 2025

What Happened To The Ark Of The Covenant — And Where Is The Sacred Relic Today?

Believed to hold the original stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments, the Ark of the Covenant disappeared around 586 B.C.E., and its fate remains a mystery.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 27, 2025

Archaeologists Discover Early Christian ‘Church Of The Apostles’ In Galilee

The Church of the Apostles, built atop the home of Jesus' first disciples, was believed by many to be merely a myth. But these researchers think they've finally found it after centuries.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 22, 2025

News

Archaeologists Discover Early Christian ‘Church Of The Apostles’ In Galilee

The Church of the Apostles, built atop the home of Jesus' first disciples, was believed by many to be merely a myth. But these researchers think they've finally found it after centuries.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 22, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Xolotl, The Aztec God Who Helped Create Humanity — And Then Tried To Cheat Death

One version of the Aztec creation myth tells how Xolotl, the dog-headed god of lightning and fire, slayed his fellow deities and then transformed himself into a salamander in an attempt to hide from death.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 17, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Xolotl, The Aztec God Who Helped Create Humanity — And Then Tried To Cheat Death

One version of the Aztec creation myth tells how Xolotl, the dog-headed god of lightning and fire, slayed his fellow deities and then transformed himself into a salamander in an attempt to hide from death.

By Austin Harvey • January 17, 2025

Is The Shroud Of Turin Really The Burial Garment Of Jesus Christ?

Stored in Turin, Italy since 1578, the Shroud of Turin seemingly bears the image of a crucified man — who some believe was Jesus of Nazareth.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 14, 2025

Is The Shroud Of Turin Really The Burial Garment Of Jesus Christ?

Stored in Turin, Italy since 1578, the Shroud of Turin seemingly bears the image of a crucified man — who some believe was Jesus of Nazareth.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 14, 2025