Explore the fascinating history of New Year’s resolutions, from ancient Babylonian traditions to modern-day practices.

This is really a remarkable idea. "The Exile from Judah to Babylon was a major moment in the emergence of the Jewish religion." Q: One sign of the covenant is circumcision, right? Where does this ...

Near the end of every year, the prospect of rising from the fog of holiday hustle, bustle and feasts to contemplate how to do ...

The mega structures of the ancient world are famously awe-inspiring. They showcase the ingenuity, ambition and resourcefulness of early civilizations. Ancient civilizations built architectural and ...

Our word “integrity” comes to us from Latin. Originally a military term, the word was used during the daily inspection of troops in the Roman Empire. As each soldier was examined, he soundly thumped ...

to the ancient Babylonian festival of Akitu, celebrated in April, said Dr. Candida Moss, the Edward Cadbury Professor of Theology in the department of theology and religion at the University of ...

To quote historian and expert on religious studies, John Dominic Crossan: “Jesus called for nonviolent resistance to Rome and ...

The tradition of putting up an evergreen tree, or "yolka," to celebrate New Year's dates to the beginning of the former ...

"The Call to Take Back America" ... is a call to prayer, repentance and revival—a movement to ignite a final Great Awakening.