Early christianity
Europe
The Real Face of Santa Claus – or Saint Nicholas – Recreated
Despite the many myths surrounding some Christmas characters, certain legendary figures are actually rooted in history, and Saint Nicholas, otherwise known as Santa Claus, is one of them. Scientists at Liverpool John Moores University used his skull to reconstruct...
Europe
The Great Schism that Split Christianity into East and West
The East–West Schism that occurred in 1054 represents one of the most significant and tragic events in the history of Christianity. Eastern and Western Christians had a history of differences and disagreements, some dating back to the earliest days...
Ancient Greece
Second Synagogue Found in Biblical City of Magdala
On December 12, 2021, archaeologists taking part in the ongoing excavations in the Biblical city of Magdala, which is believed to be the birthplace of the disciple Mary Magdalene, uncovered a second synagogue in the ancient town.
Magdala, a large...
Archaeology
Important Early Christian Site Discovered in Cyprus
An important Christian site has been discovered in Cyprus with mosaics which bear clear inscriptions in Greek.
The excavation, conducted on the Akrotirio peninsula by the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, began in 2007.
The twelfth round of excavations has now been...