The Egyptian hieroglyphic ankh looks kind of similar to the Christian cross. This has lead some conspiracy theorists to argue that Christians copied the ankh for their own religious symbol: the cross.

Prof Suresh Chander The Swastika is one of the oldest and most universally recognized symbols in human history, transcending ...

Mesoamerican codices, national symbols, and motifs found in older European churches inspire Timo Fahler's mixed-media works.

Under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah, the "Jordan: Dawn of Christianity" Exhibition has been inaugurated in Rome, Italy.The exhibition, which runs from January 31 to February 28, aims to ...

I have long liked the use of the “Jesus Fish” as a symbol. No doubt you have seen this icon. It can be found on cars, business cards, and is even incorporated into the signage of businesses.

Renaissance thinkers saw their own era as a reenactment of the great dramas of Greek history. What drove this comparison?

A group of archaeologists describes details of the 5,000-year-old burial of 20 women adorned with perforated beads ...

Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love wrapped in candy hearts, roses and chocolates, traces back to St. Valentine. But the origins are far more complex — and darker than the chocolate we indulge in ...

In the world of luxury fashion, few trademarks are as iconic and instantly recognizable as the red soles of Christian ...

Pope Francis reiterated his desire for “full unity” with other Christian confessions when he received in audience young priests and monks of the Oriental Orthodox churches. Oriental Orthodox churches, ...

Through its long and diverse history, Valentine’s Day has evolved from an ancient fertility rite into a global celebration of ...