Since I became a Catholic not too long ago, the church art that long-time believers take for granted felt fresh to me. Over ...

Waffles are one of the oldest treats. The history of waffles goes back to Ancient Greece and a type of bread called obleios ...

This episode exists because Buddhism is too complex to summarize cleanly — and pretending otherwise would be dishonest. Across the series, Extra History compressed 1,500 years of religious evolution, ...

By Antoine Grand A comprehensive breakdown of Black Metal albums, examining the “true” history of Satanism in the genre and ...

This season’s offerings investigate America’s religious origins, explore Jewish identity, and meditate on the power of myths ...

Jawbones and other remains, similar to specimens found in Europe, were dated to 773,000 years and help close a gap in ...

The concept of gods can confuse the best of us. Here are some simple insights to help everyone think more clearly on a key topic that impacts our shared world every day.

In the 18 th century, Louisiana was part of the French and Spanish empires. After nearly a century of operating under the ...

Ancient contests, written rulebooks, global media, and modern analytics reshaped sport into a worldwide culture—where fandom ...

Co-authors Jenny Powers and Luke Comer posit that modernity often stands in the way, while following our basic instincts can improve wellbeing How do we live a good life? It’s a question everyone will ...

The Evolution of Religions: A History of Related Traditions. Thousands of religions have adherents today, and countless more have existed throughout history. What accounts for this astonishing ...