PILGRIMAGE

Pilgrimage, a global ritual embraced by all faiths, is one of the most enduring traits in our human story. In this compelling histor y Peter Stanford reflects on the reasons people have walked along the same sacred paths across the ages. How do the experiences of t he first pilgrims to Jerusalem, Mecca and Santiago de Compostela compare to the millions of people who embark upon life-changing phy sical and spiritual journeys today? And why do we still feel compelled to walk, stop and think about our lives?