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The Holy Grail and Ark of Covenant might be located under an English house

Respected historian believes lost treasure which could include the Ark of the Covenant and Holy Grail may be lying underneath a manor house.

Was the biblical city of Sodom actually destroyed by an exploding meteor?

Could the biblical description of the destruction of Sodom be explained by an exploding meteor? Excavation of the site began in 1985.

Study finds link between accountability to God, psychological well-being

Religious believers who embrace accountability to God experience higher levels of three of the four variables of psychological well-being.

What are ‘Kosher’ phones and what do new reforms in Israel mean to the industry?

Israel’s Ministry of Communications has announced a new plan to reform the country’s market for “kosher” mobile phone services.

Light the World's 'Giving Machines' help spread holiday cheer with donations

Giving this holiday season is now as easy as buying a soda in a machine. The machines allow customers to select items to give.

Forgiveness messaging increases willingness to accept former Boko Haram fighters returning home

Thousands of former Boko Haram militants and abductees in Nigeria left the group this summer and asked to return to their homes.

Could the biblical destruction of Sodom be explained by an exploding meteor?

Researchers have been particularly interested in a citywide 1.5-meter-thick destruction layer of carbon and ash.

Scientists identify the part of the brain tied to experiencing religion and spirituality

A new study has identified a brain circuit that seems to mediate aspects of our personality responsible for religiosity and spirituality