Atheists are less fearful of death than most religious people
March 24, 2017, 5:25 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
A new study on religious leanings and death anxiety reveals some surprising findings.
Hmong shaman work with traditional doctors to heal patients at California hospital
March 12, 2017, 2:21 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
The new policy builds trust and community, and the patients are seeing the results.
7 Lenten dishes that make you forget meat
March 7, 2017, 12:37 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
During the season of Lent, many Christians forgo meat. That doesn't mean dinner can't be delicious.
Urine is eroding the world's tallest church
November 2, 2016, 11:38 a.m. by Matt Hickman
It emerged from wartime bombing unscathed. But can Germany's Ulm Minster survive an onslaught of pee?
Why everyone should read 'The Book of Joy'
October 28, 2016, 9:14 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
When two of the world's top spiritual leaders get together to share wisdom, we should all stop to listen.
Tiny golden scrolls found on 2,000-year-old skeleton contain ancient magic spells
August 11, 2016, 3:12 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
The spells are written in a mysterious language, but a few names of demons could be deciphered.
10 Celtic gardens to inspire your moment of zen
July 26, 2016, 11:25 a.m. by Sidney Stevens
Reconnect with the wild in these magic gardens.
Ancient stone engravings could be long lost religious text
March 31, 2016, 4:26 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
2,500-year-old stone slab could offer clues to deciphering the lost language and religion of the Etruscans.
What makes a wine kosher?
March 30, 2016, 2:16 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
If you think kosher wine is only for a specific group of wine drinkers, think again.
What wine did Jesus drink at the Last Supper?
March 24, 2016, 3:35 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Experts speculate what the modern-day counterpart would be, and you can try this at home, too.
Judge rules in favor of 'greedy' street names at controversial NYC development
February 23, 2016, 4:20 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Fancy a new townhouse on Cupidity Drive?
What I've learned about Lent
February 9, 2016, 5:46 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Sacrifice isn't just about giving up chocolate, but that's a good start.
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Turtle 'marriage' ends after 115 years
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'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college
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Interactive map plots your address over 750 million years of Earth's history
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For the first time, a mammal species is extinct because of human-induced climate change
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Honey badger fights leopard to rescue her baby
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Check out America's newest national park
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10 of the snowiest places
Some of these cities get hundreds of inches of snow each year.
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These places always have gorgeous weather
Sunny and 80 degrees? Sign us up! These locales are the perfect escape from the cold.
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14 spectacular ice caves
Whether they're hiding beneath glaciers or inside a mountain, ice caves are strange and surreal.
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A breathtaking look at our national parks
Whether you're an armchair traveler or planning a trip, enjoy these winter wonderlands.
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10-not-too-cold destinations
Just because you're going north for the winter doesn't mean you'll get frozen.