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In the Shakers’ early years, dance was one of the most distinct aspects of the Christian group’s worship. Bettmann via Getty Images

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The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

Staff Writer - December 22, 2025

British and German troops observe a temporary truce on Christmas Day 1914. Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix via Getty Images

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From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill

Chinese food has become a staple of many Jewish Americans’ traditions each Dec. 25. Christina Horsten/picture alliance via Getty Images

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Merry Jewish Christmas: How Chinese food and the movies became a time-honored tradition for American Jews

A devotee carrying his daughter rests his hand on the glass to an altar to La Santa Muerte in Tepito in Mexico City. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell

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‘Only death can protect us’: How the folk saint La Santa Muerte reflects violence in Mexico

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The new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will inherit a global faith far more diverse than many realize

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Why governmental transparency will not work without strong leadership

Staff Writer - August 9, 2017

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Explaining ‘Rakshabandan’ – a Hindu festival that celebrates the brother-sister bond

Staff Writer - August 6, 2017

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A trans soldier in the ancient Roman army?

Staff Writer - August 3, 2017

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When do moviegoers become pilgrims?

Staff Writer - August 1, 2017

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Why a 2,500-year-old Hebrew poem still matters

Staff Writer - July 29, 2017

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A philosopher argues why no one has the right to refuse...

Staff Writer - July 26, 2017

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Explaining the rise in hate crimes against Muslims in the US

Staff Writer - July 23, 2017

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When gospel sermons came on the phonograph

Staff Writer - July 16, 2017

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Eaton fire survivors gather in Altadena, Calif., to talk about recovery six months after the LA fires. Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images

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LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety –...

Staff Writer - December 31, 2025

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U.S. researchers are seeking the light at the end of a rough year for science. Westend61/Getty Images

‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers...

December 31, 2025

Modern winter jackets use a few time-honored physics principles to keep you warm. Magda Indigo/Moment via Getty Images

New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter...

December 27, 2025

Hormone changes that begin years before menopause can cause gradual muscle loss and increased insulin resistance. Morsa Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you...

December 26, 2025

Old rat nests can contain fabrics, papers, animal bones, plant remains and other materials that have been undisturbed for hundreds of years. Andyworks/E+ Collection via Getty Images

I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists

December 25, 2025