The Protestant Reformation wasn’t just about religion it was sparked by deep frustration with Church corruption, indulgences, ...

Mainstream Hollywood has consistently avoided the dramatic story of German cleric Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation he sparked in the 16th century, but it has a long and proud history as a ...

A sketch of groups of peasants wandering around the countryside during the German Peasants' War. Warwick Press via Wikimedia Commons. Five hundred years ago, in the winter of 1524-1525, bands of ...

If you're a Protestant, the anniversary of the revolution Martin Luther set in motion 500 years ago this Tuesday is a big deal. But even if you're not, it should be. The Reformation was one of the ...

500 years ago, Martin Luther posted his 95 theses and marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. On Oct. 31, 1517, the monk nailed his theses to the door of his Catholic Church in Wittenberg, ...

Few individuals in the history of the world have made a larger, more expansive impact on the course of humanity than Martin ...

It was on Feb. 18, 1546, that the German priest and theologian, Martin Luther died at the age of 62, in Eisleben, Germany. It is fascinating that Luther, whose life predated the founding of the ...

A trip to Germany changed Martin Luther King's life. Have you heard of Michael King? This Nobel Peace Prize winner was a renowned theologian, author, civil rights activist and has been lauded as one ...

It’s that time of year when the leaves are changing, the chill of winter is in the air, and many of us in the Western world are once again gearing up for the holiday season. Thanksgiving and Christmas ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Five hundred years ago, in the winter of 1524-1525, bands of peasants roamed the German countryside seeking recruits. It was the start of the German Peasants’ War, the largest ...

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Michael Bruening, Missouri University of Science and Technology (THE ...