Nimrod, the first biblical king after the floods, has been the object of mystery and intrigue to historians and biblical ...

Three Kings Day is a holiday celebrated at the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas. The word “epiphany” means manifestation and not only refers to the day of the holiday itself but also to the rest of ...

Here are some of the most important names in the Roman religion. When the Romans came across Zeus, the king of the Greek gods, they were so impressed that they appropriated his image, iconography and ...

The biblical narrative of Herod’s decision to butcher some 3,000 innocent children inspired Rennaissance and Baroque artists ...

January 1 marks the beginning of a new year for most of the world. However, it was not always the case. Let’s take a look at the history of various calendars and their different new years ...

Archaeologists in Bulgaria uncovered a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes during a dig this week.

Devotion and Discipleship Mary’s unwavering devotion to Jesus, from His birth to His crucifixion, embodies discipleship. Her ...

The real deal was that, because of the temple takeover, the Jews hadn’t been able to observe the weeklong fall pilgrimage ...

THE birth of Jesus of Nazareth and the values that he taught and lived for are overshadowed today by the continuous spread of ...

But even in supposed victory, his gloating found few echoes; the so-called War on Christmas, rather than ending in climactic ...

Christmas is an event that has emerged in bits and pieces, formed from out of the mists of antiquity. The tradition of giving gifts at Christmas time dates back to a practice in vogue in pagan Rome.

The Roman Emperor Augustus had given Herod the title “King of the Judaeans,” even though ... getting Jerusalem ready for Israel’s God to return in glory. Further afield, he worked hard ...