The fallen kamikaze pilots were treated as “War Gods.” Their wills were read out on the radio. Newsreels featured them, showing facial close-ups right before takeoff on their one-way trips.

While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, ‘What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?’ ‘The son ...

Many gods were believed to have taken part in the founding of Rome. All were consulted and honored to make sure that the actions of the state met with divine approval. Roman religion was split in ...