Researchers in Germany have uncovered the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: a silver scroll from the early 200s found in a Roman cemetery in Frankfurt. This unique amulet, inscribed ...

A compelling objection sometimes raised against Christianity is that it’s merely a patchwork of ancient beliefs. Once we study the history, so these critics maintain, we quickly find that Christianity ...

Opinion: Churches and their strident faiths have been perhaps the most guilty of upsetting democracy by installing chaos and ...

The roots of Valentine's Day trace back to ancient Rome, where the feast of Lupercalia was celebrated in mid-February. This festival was a mix of fertility rituals and the pairing off of young couples ...

“This is clearly the largest trend inside American Christianity,” said Ed Stetzer ... shift” impacting American religion. “The rise of the ‘nones’ [people with no religious affiliation ...

The Roman Empire was a force unlike any other, shaping the ancient world through innovation, conquest, and culture. This video traces its epic journey, from the rise of its republic to the height ...

The Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced this week the opening of a historical exhibit in Vatican City titled “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity.” This pioneering event aims to ...

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At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

to the rise of the Islamic eras, and into the present Hashemite era. Each artefact is a living testament to the stories that have shaped religious traditions worldwide, and to how Christianity ...

Kollyva, the boiled wheat-based sweet offered at Greek Orthodox memorial services for the repose of the souls of the dead is a superfood that has its roots in ancient Greece. The ritual food passed ...