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Why the date of Easter remains divisive four centuries later
The idea of a common Easter has been discussed since the 1960s, with interest peaking when celebrations coincide, as they ...
Four centuries later, Easter's date remains divisive. Some church leaders want that to change
Eastern and Western churches will celebrate Easter on the same day this year, while marking 1,700 years since the Council of ...
What archaeology can—and can’t—tell us about Jesus’ crucifixion
From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about ...
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Extreme drought contributed to barbarian invasion of late Roman Britain, tree-ring study reveals
Three consecutive years of drought contributed to the 'Barbarian Conspiracy', a pivotal moment in the history of Roman Britain, a new study reveals. Researchers argue that Picts, Scotti and Saxons ...
The 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea: An opportunity to reestablish a common date for Easter?
This year is not only the 1,700th anniversary of the first ecumenical council of the church, but also one of the years when ...