Apparently neither the offended parishioners nor Andrew knows that the iconography of the crucifix in question is an example of perfectly normal Byzantine-style depictions of the Crucifixion. The ...

While crucifixion included some variety in antiquity, it was typically a form of execution reserved for non-elite, non-citizens in the 1st-century Roman Empire.

What archaeology can—and can’t—tell us about Jesus’ crucifixion. From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don ...

Forest Lawn’s museum director and resident art historian, James Fishburne, has re-envisioned a storied panorama painting, with a theatrical show and slick animations.