Part One: What is capitalism, how did it develop, and why is it so widely admired and accepted?

Zionist ideology formed the core of David Ben-Gurion’s identity. From his youth, the importance of settlement in the land was central to his views.

As the earth’s population hits 7 billion, three newly released books describe the challenges that lie ahead, each addressing relevant issues from a different perspective.

Jesus’ popularity among the people crescendos upon His arrival in Jerusalem, strengthening the resolve of the religious authorities to kill Him.

Vision publisher David Hulme discusses politics and religion—and politics as religion—with Italian author and historian Emilio Gentile.

During the period between the death of Trajan and the rise of Constantine, several emperors perpetuated the imperial cult. Here's a timeline.

The first beast, described in Revelation 13:1–10, is widely accepted as representing the Roman Empire and its resurrections.

What is the basis of Arab and Palestinianan claims to Jerusalem?

Many disorders that were previously regarded as derived from moral or social problems are now viewed as medically treatable.

Wycliffe set the stage for the great work of translation from the original languages that would be undertaken by William Tyndale.

With her Jewish ethnic group facing annihilation in the days of the Persian Empire, Queen Esther risks her life to forestall the plan.

A new genre of television programming is reminiscent of an ancient manifestation of human nature’s dark side.

Can the life of a humble teacher of botany who lived at a much simpler time offer insight for a world caught up in the fast-paced information age?

Hitler and Mussolini exuded messianic pretensions even before they came to power, and later willingly accepted the divinity their adoring publics granted them.

How can we best understand the fact that human beings are capable of both heartwarmingly good deeds and unspeakably evil ones?

After hundreds of attempts, scientists in Edinburgh, Scotland, have successfully cloned a sheep.

As He traveled the countryside performing miracles and healing the sick, Jesus Christ taught the importance of being known by your everyday deeds and actions.

David Hulme interviews Australian science writer and author Julian Cribb about what it will take for the human race to make it through this century.

With a lifetime spanning more than a century, from Queen Victoria’s reign to the present, Britain’s Queen Mother has become a unique national treasure.

What does it take to achieve a long and prosperous life? In The Blue Zones, National Geographic writer and explorer Dan Buettner relates his attempt to find out.