An article that suggested ropes, not nails, held Jesus to the cross caused a firestorm. (RNS) — At the beginning of Holy Week ...

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

Archaeologists uncovered hidden inscriptions and graffiti left by medieval pilgrims on the walls of the Cenacle, the site of ...

The Bible doesn’t describe Jesus being nailed to a cross. Telling the story of Christ’s death, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John simply say that Roman soldiers crucified him. They don’t say how. Each of ...

As part of Chichester Cathedral’s 950th anniversary celebrations, the Chichester950 exhibition Religion, Rebellion & ...

Hot cross buns have long heralded the start of Easter in the western world, with the marked cross on top a symbol of ...

A lot of Easter traditions – including hot cross buns and lamb on Sunday – stem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan ...

The origins of the hot cross bun traditionally made with currants, spices, flour, and eggs are closely linked to a cathedral ...

Do you prefer yours with sultanas and spices, or Vegemite and cheese? However you eat them, hot cross buns reflect centuries ...

Marking a massive comet strike as the start, inhabitants used symbols to record every astronomical ... strikes happen more when Earth’s orbit crosses the path of circling comet fragments ...

A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death. Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage ...

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