In this inventive short, Joseph Herscher tests a whimsical contraption that determines whether a ball will face 'life' or 'death' through a series of absurdly complex steps. With humor and precision, ...

The uncovered marble tombs have a lot to do with Joseph of Arimathea — the biblical figure Christians believe gifted Jesus his burial plot, as explained by the Times of Israel.

The story of Jesus's birth is oft told, but Mary and Joseph's unconventional courtship can also be found in the history of Judea. HISTORY MAGAZINE Here’s what biblical scholars say.