Religion

The Style that Went Around the World

The Style that Went Around the World

Most Gothic architecture was built in the 19th and 20th centuries when the medieval style underwent a global revival. Now, Gothic is trending again.

How to Read Stained Glass Windows

How to Read Stained Glass Windows

Stained glass windows, one of the most durable types of art, have long imparted both powerful religious and secular messages.

Saint Sulpice Church - Paris’s Temporary Cathedral

Saint Sulpice Church - Paris’s Temporary Cathedral

Saint Sulpice Church in Paris has a turbulent history dating to the 7th century. Today, it is Paris's temporary cathedral amidst the pandemic.

Gothic Architecture - Imagining Infinity

Gothic Architecture - Imagining Infinity

Gothic architecture has been called both magnificent and monstrous. We examine why.

The Panthéon of Paris

The Panthéon of Paris

The Panthéon in Paris, France's national mausoleum, embraces the contradictory themes of the nation's turbulent history.

Qing Ming Painting Resonates Over Centuries

Qing Ming Painting Resonates Over Centuries

China's most famous painting captured traditional life, the traces of which have survived into modern times.

Translating the Bible

Translating the Bible

Millions of Christians will turn to the Bible this week to read the Christmas story in hundreds of languages.

China’s Stone Scriptures

China’s Stone Scriptures

Thousands of Buddhist scriptures carved in stone and buried for centuries are among China's greatest cultural treasures.

Resting Place of Kings

Resting Place of Kings

France's dazzling royal necropolis, the Basilica of Saint Denis, is also the birthplace of Gothic architecture.

Renovating a Western Landmark

Renovating a Western Landmark

The Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square, among America's most popular tourist destinations, are undergoing a major renovation.

Worldwide Fast for COVID-19

Worldwide Fast for COVID-19

A worldwide Good Friday fast to stem COVID-19 prompts a global, interdenominational outpouring of anguish and participation.

Paris’s Oldest Church Restored

Paris’s Oldest Church Restored

Paris' oldest church, Saint Germain des Prés, is emerging from layers of grime and soot as a meticulous restoration reveals its vibrant color.

Paris’s Oldest Food Market

Paris’s Oldest Food Market

Rue Montorgueil in Paris began as a village street with a medieval church and food market. It has retained that character.

Portraits of Mary

Portraits of Mary

Mary, the mother of Christ, may be the most prominent visual icon in the world. We explore her history.

Islam in China

Islam in China

Muslims in China are a diverse religious and cultural group with a tumultuous history who take various sides in political disputes.

Giant Buddha, Giant Hall

Giant Buddha, Giant Hall

An emperor built a giant Buddha to unify his struggling country, as the center of a network of Buddhist temples throughout Japan.

The World Mourns Notre Dame

The World Mourns Notre Dame

Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, France's national cathedral, was badly damaged in a fire.

Illuminated Manuscripts

Illuminated Manuscripts

Illuminated medieval manuscripts preserved culture and religious beliefs and set a foundation for book design and art styles.

The Land of Junipero Serra

The Land of Junipero Serra

Junipero Serra's "sainthood" is controversial, but the extent of his cultural impact on California is indisputable.