Spiritualism's popularity waxed and waned throughout the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century, and surged on the heels of major wars and pandemics. While belief in an afterlife is a cornerstone of many ancient and...

Article for kids on the religion, gods and goddess of ancient Egypt. Includes links to activities, worksheets and quizzes.

Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The history of this world civilization.

Detailed description of the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages and the power that it wielded. Summarizes some of the customs and beliefs, and takes a look at the life of a medieval monk.

A short account written by Josephus, the first century Jewish historian on the events that took place during the Jewish rebellion against the Romans.

Transcript and streaming video of a "NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" segment about the newly authenticated gospel of Judas. Aired on April 7, 2006, the day on which the gospel was made public, the program captures the perspectives of four...

Students can take a virtual tour of a collection of Egyptian artifacts, visit the sites of numerous archaeological expeditions, and learn a tremendous amount about the complex gods and goddesses of the Egyptian religion.

Find short illustrated articles on many different aspects of ancient Greek culture, warfare, art, literature, religion, and architecture.

A description of many aspects of Etruscan life: religion, engineering, clothing, territory.

Read about the history of the Romiosini, or Greek Middle Ages and the development of the Greek-Roman east. The article is divided into two different sections. The first section includes the foundation of Constantinople as a means to...

Entry references the history of the Aztec Empire with a focus on Tenochtitlan, religion, architecture, art, and its eventual collapse.

This site provides details on monastery life in Medieval England.

Excellent summary of Augustine's intellectual development and major doctrinal contributions. Describes his journey through various ancient philosophies to Christian religion. Explains Augustine's fight against Pelagianism, his doctrine...

A 1902 translation of the Enuma Elish, the ancient Mesopotamian creation myth.

This site gives an alphabetical listing of all the gods and goddesses worshiped by cultures of ancient South America. The gods that belonged to the Incas have Inca in brackets after the name. A short description of each god or goddess is...

Learn about Han Dynasty culture through an examination of a tomb artifact created to be buried with a rich landowner.

A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the underworld, Osiris. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.

Reference page on Amaterasu Omikami, provides information on the history and meaning of the most important deity in the Shinto religion. With links to furhter reading.

This site from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides an article which discusses the role of the Temples of Jerusalem in the religion Islam and whether or not they existed. This argument has been used in the negotiations between...

A detailed discussion of the worship of Aten during the reign of Amen-Hetep IV (Amenhotep), including a translation of the "Hymn to Aten".

Study the three ways of religion during Ancient China: Confucius, Taoism, and Buddhism.

Kids learn about the religion, gods, and goddesses of Ancient Mesopotamia. Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians had a god for each city.

This site discusses the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Rome. Includes descriptions of Rome's principal gods and goddesses and a discussion of the importance of guardian spirits to Roman families and households.

Kids learn about the ziggurats from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Explore the tall step pyramids at the center of each town built for their gods.