History

Geologists pin a date on the crucifixion?

A team of geologists which studies evidence of ancient earthquakes has suggested that Jesus was probably crucified on Friday 3 April, in the year AD 33, according to a report in Discovery News. More here

The resurrection tomb mystery

On the Thursday before Good Friday this year, the Discovery Channel screened a documentary, The Resurrection Tomb Mystery, claiming to reveal the earliest evidence for belief in the resurrection of Jesus. More here

The Da Vinci Code: separating fact from fiction

His name has been read by millions of people around the world. Rev Dr Martyn Percy is the only non-fictional character in Dan Brown's blockbusting The Da Vinci Code alive today. More here

The Da Vinci Code is cracked

Part 2: Richard Burridge, the Dean of King’s College London, talks to Nigel Bovey about The Da Vinci Code and the Bible. In part 2: the Council of Nicaea, the divinity of Jesus, the trinity, Mary Magdalene and Jesus. More here

The Da Vinci Code is cracked

Part 1: Richard Burridge, the Dean of King’s College London, talks to Nigel Bovey about The Da Vinci Code and the Bible. In part 1: the four Gospels, the secret Gospels, the Gnostics, the Emperor Constantine and the divinity of Jesus. More here

Tapestry of faith

A 13-part series tracing the history of Christianity in Britain from its origins to the 21st century. More here