Greece on Tuesday reclaimed scores of ancient objects dating to the fifth century BC that Belgian, British and German authorities returned, the culture ministry said.
Archaeology
May 19, 2009
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A nasty quarrel arose in the 11th century over what kind of bread should be used in holy communion.
Archaeology
Mar 28, 2024
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Is a frozen embryo a child? The Alabama Supreme Court says yes. In ruling this month that three couples who lost frozen embryos in a storage facility accident could sue for wrongful death of a minor child, the court wrote ...
Biotechnology
Feb 27, 2024
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More and more surveys point to decreasing membership in religious institutions and a corresponding rise of "nones." Many people might assume that this indicates the absence of belief or a lack of spirituality.
Social Sciences
Oct 10, 2023
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Since ancient times, religious beliefs and practices have been a powerful force in shaping morality, justice, values and the things that influence a society.
Social Sciences
May 26, 2023
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The medieval trading center of Rungholt, which is today located in the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site and currently the focus of interdisciplinary research, drowned in a storm surge in 1362.
Archaeology
May 24, 2023
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Located in the heart of South America, Bolivia contains the largest lithium deposits in the world—an enviable position, in many countries' eyes, as the market for electric vehicles takes off. Though EVs emit fewer greenhouse ...
Social Sciences
Apr 24, 2023
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Two Scottish researchers are trying to piece together part of Scotland's religious past by combining hi-tech science with historical knowledge.
Archaeology
Feb 27, 2023
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According to a recent Pew Center report, American Christianity remains in a nearly three-decade decline. Responding as "none" or "unaffiliated" on religious surveys, people increasingly identify as humanists, atheists, agnostics, ...
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2022
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We can all agree humans need to reduce their impact on the environment. And while most of us think of this in terms of daily activities—such as eating less meat, or being water-wise—this responsibility actually extends ...
Environment
Oct 28, 2022
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