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'Apocalypto': Then and Now

Blood flows freely in Mel Gibson's 'Apocalypto,' which questions if we're any different than the violent Mayans of long ago.

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Christmas Eve Vigil

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Tony Soprano Is Going to Hell

For six seasons, 'Sopranos' fans have been asking what will happen to Tony. The answer: He is going to hell.

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The Crusade Against Religion

The battle between naturalists and supernaturalists.

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Life After 'Eat, Pray, Love'

The author of the best-selling spiritual memoir talks about keeping the flame lit and what's up with the sexy Brazilian.

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Life After 'Eat, Pray, Love'

Author Elizabeth Gilbert on maintaining the peace she found, her spiritual practices, and what happened with the Brazilian.

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Meeting Athena

In the excerpt from Paulo Coelho's new book, we meet an exotic and exasperating young 'witch.'

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Light of the World

As I light the Hanukkah candles, I'm thinking about all the avenues for bringing light into a darkened world.

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The Pagans of 'Rome'

The HBO series, entering its second season, explores the Romans' oft-ignored devotion to their many different gods.

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