Beautiful, mysterious, and steeped in history, frankincense has captivated humanity for millennia. Still, perhaps it’s best known for being presented as a gift to Joseph and Mary, along with gold and ...

Begin at the Independence Square, where, alongside the Presidential Palace stands the Metropolitan Cathedral and Archbishop’s ...

A number of rare religious relics were uncovered in 2024, with some on display to the public, giving people a better understanding about the time they first appeared in history.

Parables were a trademark method of teaching used by Jesus, drawn from the practice of ancient Israel ... or religious customs as subjects for his drawings; sometimes exaggerated, but always ...

Explore the 7 Wonders of the World—ancient and modern. Learn where they are, when to visit, and how to plan your next ...

Nestorius’ position is schizophrenic, turning Jesus into two persons — one divine, one human. The early heretics who held to such views basically adopted positions akin to the ancient Gnostics ...

Not just cartoons, however, use graphic art and a cryptic comment ... were a trademark method of teaching used by Jesus, drawn from the practice of ancient Israel. In fact he hardly ever taught ...

Large wine bottles simply didn't exist. Wine was sometimes put into earthenware vessels, but these were fragile and highly ...

Leprosy victims taught by a bishop, Medieval Illumination by James Le Palmer, from the Omne Bonum manuscript,1360-1375, ...

The front reads 'Jesus says, everyone who follows the truth ... Alexamenos worships God,' as a way to mock an individual in the drawing who appears to be dressed like a slave. The ancient graffiti was ...

He already had deep affection for Egyptian history and ancient Egyptian art. But he soon fell in love ... statues of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, small studies of the crucifixion and even ...