National Geographic

In ‘The Story of Us,’ Morgan Freeman explores the human condition

By Aysha Khan — October 11, 2017
(RNS) The new six-part series — a follow-up to last year's 'The Story of God' — looks at places where religion has divided, and brought people together.

Exhibit showcases Indiana Jones’ quest for the sacred

By Sara Weissman — August 12, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) What is it about Indiana Jones and, more broadly, the quest for religious relics, that captures people’s imaginations?

‘Jerusalem,’ a tribute to the holy city, comes to the giant screen

By Lauren Markoe — November 14, 2013
(RNS) It may be as close as most people get to praying at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Al-Aqsa Mosque and at the Western Wall, without actually going there.

Report says religion at heart of illegal ivory trade

By Jeanie Groh — September 18, 2012

WASHINGTON (RNS) A National Geographic investigation shows how the demand for religious articles such as carvings, beads and amulets in the Philippines, Thailand and China fuels illegal ivory trade. By Jeanie Groh.

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