The lesson here is uncomfortable: mythology and history aren’t complete opposites. They’re points on a spectrum. Some myths have kernels of historical truth. Some historical narratives get warped and ...

Hidden among farm fields, a small chapel preserves rare relics tied to the Christmas story, offering visitors a quiet place to reflect on faith, history and the meaning of the season.

The modern Christmas themes of peace and joy were in short supply amid the ‘dislocation and danger’ of ancient Judea – as they are in today’s fractured world too.

The nature of news is such that it’s often the negative stories that grab headlines. However, every year, there are also ...