Think the Pilgrims were all straight-laced seriousness and tight buckles? Think again, says author Sarah Vowell. In her new book, The Wordy... Sarah Vowell Finds Humor In Puritan History Think the ...

The Puritans who left England and settled in New England were Christians. The Quakers who left England and settled in Pennsylvania were Christians. They both protested some beliefs of the Church of ...

From Protestant to Reformed -- A movement emerges -- Reformation in Scotland -- The practical divinity -- A reformation of manners -- Royal policies, local alternatives -- A new Sion? Reform, ...

A recent introduction to Puritan history rehabilitates their reputation and legacy. While presenting the major events and figures in Puritan history, Bremer attempts a recovery of the Puritan image in ...

If you're a fan of the public radio program "This American Life," or if you remember the sweetly sarcastic character Violet from the recent film The Incredibles, you're already familiar with Sarah ...