Why do nuns cover their hair? Why are their clothes so simple… yet so recognizable? And why do some wear different colors or styles depending on where they are in the world?

A 113-year-old nun is believed to be the oldest-living religious sister in the world, offering a remarkable story of faith, longevity, and a life devoted to service.

Discover the story behind Louise Marie Thérèse, the Black Nun of Moret—her royal mystery, convent life, and lasting historical debate.

The show followed the mildly zany adventures of Sister Bertrille, née Elsie Ethrington, and her friends at the Convent San Tanco in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The combination of high winds, Sister Bertrille's large headpiece or cornette, and her weighing only...

Join architect Robert Cangelosi in New Orleans for a walking tour of the infamous French Quarter. Often regarded as the most haunted city in America, New Orleans has a deep history of ghosts, torture and…vampire nuns?! Join Robert for an in-depth look at...

Get to know the life of Mexican nun, poet and scholar, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, who was censored by the Church for her critical writings.