The settler movement has unprecedented power in Israel today − the result of a decades-long push to mainstream its views…
Alcohol is a window into American history, from 17th-century rum production to young people’s declining interest in drinking…
The access to halal mortgages, which provide interest-free housing loans, has been growing in the US.
In a series of surveys, researchers studied when and why voters put up with inaccurate statements from their leaders.
Autonomous AI is still designed by people − so who or what is really responsible for its actions? For centuries, theologians…
A scholar explains why some people see their vinyl records as a sacred collection.
In 1966, the assertion of Black power was grounded in an appeal to the founding principles of the United States. Black church…
Latter-day Saints’ attitudes toward the word ‘Mormon,’ often used to describe the church, have had highs and lows…
Throughout modern history, charismatic leaders have shown their extraordinary ability to elicit devotion to themselves and…
The nascent LGBTQ+ rights movement and the Christian right each strongly shaped the early years of HIV/AIDS, a historian…
Many believe the Shroud of Turin to be the cloth used to bury Jesus after his crucifixion. Scientists have investigated…
Hundreds of thousands of minority Muslims fled Myanmar in 2017 amid a government crackdown. Seven years on, they remain…
A professor of psychiatry unpacks what to consider if you’re looking for help with physical or mental health and are considering…
If you have spent 40 years of your life working 40 hours a week, retirement isn’t just a financial consideration, writes…
The Nuremberg Code was developed during trials for Nazi officials accused of performing inhumane experiments − but its…
Makeshift memorials are public expressions of private mourning in response to trauma and tragedy.
Jewish traditions to mark a marriage often involve ceremonies and celebrations before the big day, whether it’s a ritual…
Italian priest Padre Pio was one of the world’s most prayed-to saints in recent times. As Pio’s generation ages, the…
The ‘Laughing Buddha’ shows how people have adapted Buddhism to different cultural and historical contexts.
Marko Rupnik’s art is on display in many churches. Should his paintings be removed in light of recent allegations?