These rituals rooted in the pagan origins of Halloween invite us to reflect on the past, connect with spirits, celebrate ...

In an age of labels and fault lines, a little-noticed detail from the book of Exodus carries a timely call for unity. The ...

Rome once had a near-equal rival just 11 miles away in the early days of the empire. The ancient Roman city of Gabii may not ...

Finger Cutting Mourning Rituals of the Dani Tribe The practice of finger-cutting among the Dani tribe of Indonesia is indeed ...

Central Java, Indonesia renowned for ancient temples and active volcanoes is quietly emerging as an extraordinary destination ...

Built around 250 BCE with evidence that some parts may be even older, this man-made structure may be one of the earliest ...

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.

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Archaeologists identified the tomb owners by reading titles carved on walls and lintels. The names are Amun-em-Ipet from the ...

This Celtic celebration of fire and fertility culminates in the marriage of the May Queen and the Green Man—and the arrival of summer. Flames rise behind a performer at the Beltain Celtic Fire ...

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 30 (ANI): Toddler 'Aryatara Shakya' has been anointed as the Royal 'Kumari' the Living Goddess of Nepal undergoing ancient ritual in a ceremony on Tuesday. The ...