"Basically, if you believe that a white man rules the heavens, you are more likely to believe that white men should rule on Earth."

"We often think about slavery as old history, as history that's completely disconnected from us. And that's simply not the case."

Political polarization in the US has gotten worse over the last four decades at a faster rate than in other major democracies, researchers find.

"Findings like ours show that in general the public is suspicious of the idea that science can completely explain religion."

A 2,700-year-old cuneiform tablet from ancient Iraq depicts the demon that the ancient Assyrians thought caused epilepsy.

A historian explains why many American Jews once had Christmas Trees in their homes, why the practice fell off, and who's bringing it back.

Religion can both amplify and ease stress about money matters, research finds.

"'Cosella Wayne' transforms what we know about the history of early American Jewish literature..." Its discovery was recent, as was its publication.

Training left elder care providers more confident in handling the spiritual needs of their clients, research finds.