The Masked Man
A history of masks reveals how humans have used them to hide, disguise, transform, and protect themselves.
Religion
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Will “Faith Not Fear” Spread the Coronavirus?
A combination of some evangelical beliefs and right-wing conservatism in the United States risks increasing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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India’s Third Gender Rises Again
Hijras are striving to overcome a century of discrimination and reclaim their holy status in society—through a mix of faith rituals and Facebook.
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How Hearts Align in a Muslim Ritual
An important Sufi ritual brings participants together in a shared experience of trance and movement that actually synchronizes their heartbeats.
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How Do We Know Which Historical Accounts Are True?
For many years, scholars believed oral history was no more accurate than mythology. It turns out they were wrong.
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Do Clothes Make a Messiah?
Jesus' dress was simple—and probably scruffy. There's a reason that still matters.