A formidable woman born in the second half of the fourth century and widowed at around 17, Olympias was not afraid to advocate for herself – or her friends.
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Fierce debates about visual depictions of the sacred have existed for centuries. An art historian explains the controversies in the Byzantine Empire over images of Christ.
Sept. 14 is the the Feast of the Holy Cross celebrated by many Catholics and some other Christians. A religion scholar revisits the history of the cross, how it became a symbol of divine love, but also of violence.
In the fourth century, Christian churches in North Africa faced a crisis of trust. A separate church of the Donatists emerged that lasted for centuries.
Ukraine’s Orthodox Church recently broke off from Russia. This dispute has a history that goes back to medieval Christianity, and continues to shape modern-day politics.
Behind today’s mythical Santa Claus from the North Pole, is a real saint – St. Nicholas. How he came to be today’s gift-giving jolly figure from the North Pole is a fascinating story by itself.
An expert explains how a complex set of canon laws and trials are the major obstacle to holding priests accountable. The power to take action is often vested in the Vatican.
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Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
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Professor of History & Religion, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Associate Professor of Religion, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Associate Director of Graduate Studies & Professor, University of Nevada, Reno
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Associate Professor of History, Wesleyan University
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Professor of History of Art, University of Michigan
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Research Fellow in Biblical and Early Christian Studies, Australian Catholic University
