How the Affair of the Diamond Necklace changed history—and why 18th-century jewelry remains an eternal holy grail.

in a jewelry shop and asked for her help. Gripping his head with one hand, she appealed to the Virgin Mary to ask God to cure him. Boyle said he experienced an unusual sensation right there in the ...

A new film about Mary Magdalene sets out to refute the commonly held assumption that she was a prostitute redeemed by Christ. Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus Christ Superstar. The Last Temptation of Christ.

Christmas came early as stars, filmmakers and fans gathered for the red carpet premiere of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever a ...

Mary Magdalene is one of the best-known figures in the Bible and has been a frequent inspiration to artists and writers over the last 2000 years. However, her identity has provoked much debate.

Elizabeth Schrader Polczer is assistant professor of New Testament at Villanova University. Her research focuses on textual criticism, Mary Magdalene, and the Gospel of John. Hear the full version of ...

In this gnostic gospel, Mary Magdalene appears as a disciple, singled out by Jesus for special teachings. In this excerpt, the other disciples are discouraged and grieving Jesus' death.

History films work in various ways. One is to comfort the viewer that such a time is consigned to the past. Melodramas like ...

The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is situated on the slope of the Mount of Olives in the Garden of Gethsemane and is one of the most easily recognizable landmarks of Jerusalem. This striking example ...

Rats. But Phoenix gives it his all, taking his turn as Christ in the flop film, Mary Magdalene. Rooney Mara does a serviceable job as Mary Magdalene, following the story of Mary’s devotion to Jesus.

She pulled her hair back into a sleek bun and took a minimal approach with her jewelry and makeup ... when they reconnected ...