When he was elevated to the papacy in 2013, Pope Francis was widely expected to shake up the Catholic Church, to liberals’ delight and conservatives’ horror. Such ancient teachings as the Church’s ...

Explore the Alawite faith's unique blend of Greek philosophy, Shia Islam, and Christian influences on soul, reincarnation, ...

Kunga Tashi, deputy director of the Potala Palace Management Office, says that the entire construction history spans 13 ...

Self-control can feel like a rare superpower in a world full of distractions, temptations, and constant noise. These ...

Teachers already have to put up with a lot: angry parents, unruly kids, and budget cuts, to name a few. So when their ...

UNESCO's recognition of the Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra highlights India's timeless wisdom. The article explores the ...

The Bhagavad Gita’s teachings transcend time, reminding us that eating is not just about nutrition—it’s a spiritual practice.

Photo: Adobe Stock Most Christians, whether Protestant or Catholic, have heard of creeds. Even today, some believers maintain ...

This illustration provided by researchers in April 2025 depicts a Denisovan male in Taiwan in the Pleistocene era about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago. (Cheng-Han Sun via AP) (Cheng-Han Sun ...

Italian depiction of the god Mercury (Greek: Hermes) wearing a petasos, a wide-brimmed ancient Greek hat. Credit: Sailko / Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 When one thinks of ancient Greece, the ...