Scientists Colin Blakemore and Tom McLeish examine how the cognitive impetus that drove the emergence of science might be considered to be the same impetus that fostered religion and other metaphysical beliefs.

Ahead of the exhibition Living with gods, Jill Cook takes a closer look at one of the exhibition’s key loans – the Lion Man, an incredible survival from the last Ice Age.

Exhibition Curator Jill Cook provides a short introduction to some of the highlights of the exhibition Living with gods: peoples, places and worlds beyond.

A new exhibition, radio series and book will look at the nature of belief and how it has been important to all human societies.

Millions of Muslims make the journey to Mecca each year. Here are a few of the key things you should know about this incredible pilgrimage.