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As interest in cultural, intellectual and scientific exploration flourished, support for an all-powerful church diminished.

Small mosques may have been built in America in the 16th century, but these structures constructed later persist to this day.

Jesus wasn't the only one believed to have risen from the dead. Stories of resurrection appear in ancient cultures around the world.

Scholars have investigated the issue for centuries, but many questions persist.

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Priests Reflect on Their Most Disturbing Exorcism Cases

The practice of exorcism appears in religions around the world and is as old as human history. Discover the truth behind the Catholic rite of exorcism and the horrors some priests say they have witnessed.

Around the globe, the serpent carries potent symbolism.

The story of this clay creature took shape over centuries.

March 17 has taken on new meaning for cat lovers, who honor the church’s unofficial patron saint of felines: St. Gertrude of Nivelles.

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The Controversial Gnostic Gospels That Divided Christianity

Unearthed in Egypt, the Gnostic gospels allegedly contain secret teachings said to come directly from Jesus himself.

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Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, dating back more than 4,000 years, and the third-largest behind Christianity and Islam.

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How the Syamantaka Gem Shaped Power in Ancient India

In Hindu mythology, the Syamantaka Gem was a sacred jewel bestowed by the Sun God Surya, believed to guarantee prosperity and divine favor. But if it carried such power, why did it ultimately vanish from history?

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How the Book of Revelation Foretold the End of the World

The Book of Revelation became a foundational text of Christianity.

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On the Trail of Noah's Ark

Noah's great flood may have been inspired by actual events, at least according to one expert. If so, could the boat have survived?

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The Story of Joseph

Learn about the story of Joseph in this bonus clip from "Jesus: His Life."

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Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism more than 2,500 years ago.

Islam, the world’s second largest religion, began in A.D. 622.

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Abraham founded the religion of Judaism nearly 4,000 years ago.

This charismatic outsider founded one of America’s most unique religious movements.

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Judith: Hanukkah Heroine

While Jews today observe Hanukkah by retelling the story of Judah and the Maccabees, there is another story that used to be told.

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Some argue that Jesus wasn't an actual man, but within a few decades of his lifetime, he was mentioned by Jewish and Roman historians.

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