Learn about how St. Bernadette’s visions of the Virgin Mary in the 19th century inspired the pilgrimage site millions of Catholics flock to each year to pray and seek healing. [5½ min read]
USC Dornsife experts consider the importance of photographs and paintings that convey the human cost of the Holocaust and consider the global weight of the atrocities. [3¼ min read]
We have been fascinated by the wonders of the universe and have endeavored to understand our place within it since our earliest ancestors first gazed up in awe at the night sky. So, how did ancient civilizations make sense of the cosmos — and what did they get right? [12½ min read]
For many scientists, it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when” we encounter alien life. So, what will happen when humans finally do come face-to-face with E.T. and how will we communicate? [8½ min read]
A scholar of Christian spirituality argues that prayers are meant to bring together a faith community — something apps aren’t likely to achieve. [4 min read]
Physical touch is a simple form of connecting to another person and holds significance for many cultures, especially at a person's final moments. [5 min read]
The Catholic Church has set in place rigorous criteria for determining if a person can be named “Saint,” including performance of a miracle. But how does the Church determine what is a miracle? [5 min read]
Professors bring expertise in diaspora literature, Buddhism, moral motivation and more. [3 min read]
Redemption. Romance. Body horror. Scholars explore these concepts and other reasons why the medieval author Dante Alighieri and his master work resonate with modern readers. [6 min read]
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