Ryan Watson

The ancient city of Ephesus had specific importance for Christianity and in the Roman Empire, particularly in relation to the Apostle Paul.

The Silk Road was a network of land and sea-based trade routes that connected parts of some continents. It also helped to spread religions.

As the second of the seven Ecumenical Councils, the First Council of Constantinople was called upon by Emperor Theodosius I.

King James I of England (and James VI of Scotland) oversaw a series of religious changes throughout his reigns over both Scotland and England.

15th century Czech priest Jan Hus was a leading opponent to the theology of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Puritans, a group of 17th century English protestants, have a longstanding reputation for being stiff, formal, and repressed, but were they really so restrained?

Beyond the mass-marketing of capitalism, Christmas has a long and rich history that is tightly bound with the history of Christianity, and the birth of Jesus Christ.

Saint Nicholas of Myra was a Christian bishop during the 3rd and 4th century whose legendary exploits gave rise to the popular Christmas character of Santa Claus.