Religion

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

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

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.

The Book of Revelation became a foundational text of Christianity.

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

After the Mexican-American War, the Mormon settlement of Deseret was claimed by the U.S. government.

Did you know the Vatican is the smallest nation-state in the world? Get all the facts and figures.

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

A closer look at Christianity's take on judgement day.

Believe it or not, some books just didn’t make the cut to be in the Bible. Watch as we countdown the top 10 rejected books of the Bible, in this History Countdown episode.

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

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?

Henry VIII's marital problems lead to a break with the Catholic Church and decades of conflict as England becomes a Protestant nation.

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

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

Witches were perceived as evil beings by early Christians in Europe, inspiring the iconic Halloween figure.