Gender-nonconforming ancient Romans found refuge in community dedicated to goddess Cybele
A Vatican declaration, the "Infinite Dignity," has brought renewed attention to how religions define and interpret gender and gender roles.
A Vatican declaration, the "Infinite Dignity," has brought renewed attention to how religions define and interpret gender and gender roles.
Archaeology
Apr 25, 2024
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In Rome lies the Santi Apostoli church, cared for by Franciscan brothers for more than 500 years. For more than 1500 years, this site has held the believed remains of two of the earliest Christians and Jesus apostles: St. ...
Archaeology
Feb 1, 2021
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If you're from a Western society, chances are you value individuality, independence, analytical thinking, and an openness to strangers and new ideas.
Social Sciences
Nov 8, 2019
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Notre Dame should not be rebuilt, argue Guillaume Habert and Alice Hertzog. In times of climate change and in light of the current religious landscape its reconstruction is no longer a priority.
Environment
May 7, 2019
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For the first time, average Cubans became eligible to sign up for internet service for their mobile phones Thursday, a development long awaited on the communist-ruled island.
Telecom
Dec 6, 2018
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The Vatican is celebrating the big-bang theory. That's not as out of this world as it sounds.
Other
May 8, 2017
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Two of Boston's most venerable institutions are teaming up to create an online database of hundreds of thousands of Roman Catholic Church documents to help people trace their family histories.
Internet
Jan 10, 2017
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In the innermost chamber of the site said to be the tomb of Jesus, a restoration team has peeled away a marble layer for the first time in centuries in an effort to reach what it believes is the original rock surface where ...
Archaeology
Oct 27, 2016
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Denmark, perhaps better known for its fictional, suicide-agonizing prince Hamlet and fierce marauding Vikings than being a nation of the happiest people, has just won that very accolade. Again.
Social Sciences
Mar 16, 2016
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In this month's edition of Physics World, Paula Findlen from Stanford University profiles Laura Bassiāan emblematic and influential physicist from the 18th century who can be regarded as the first ever woman to forge a ...
General Physics
Aug 29, 2013
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