The archaeologist who analyzed the ayahuasca-containing fox-snout pouch calls it "the most amazing artifact I've had the privilege to work with."

"I would argue, and most rabbis would argue, that it's not only acceptable to get the MMR vaccine, but a religious obligation..."

An entire rattlesnake turned up in a coprolite, or fossilized feces. Here are two potential explanations.

After the fire that almost claimed Notre Dame, how will the efforts to rebuild affect the landmark's symbolic and religious significance?

After the fire that damaged Notre Dame, an art historian explains what's in store for the cathedral and why neglecting major landmarks is so dire.

Researchers have discovered and digitally cataloged a huge trove of manuscripts from an understudied area in Islamic studies. See the database for yourself.

Biblical scholars may want to reevaluate how they interpret Jesus's willingness to touch and interact with lepers, a new paper suggests.

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The late Stephen Hawking famously didn't believe in God. Neither does Richard Dawkins. A new study investigates if that's typical for UK scientists.