The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away ...

Scientists studied the scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing embalming materials and conservation effects.

Scientists unearthed evidence of cannibalistic rituals among ancient European hunter-gatherers in Poland, dating back 18,000 ...

Archaeologists believe they’ve fully excavated eight rooms carved from stone, which were used for ritual practices during the eighth century B.C. Evidence shows that the use of the rooms was ...

The Gurung people have been conducting honey hunt rituals in the Himalayan cliffs of Nepal for a very long time. The cultural ...

The commercialization of self-care has created a distance between people and authentic healing traditions. Yet within African ...

Establishing a grounding ritual with frankincense oil helps you start your day on a positive note. Simply add two to three ...

A metal detectorist discovered ancient gold coins in the Netherlands that turned out to be a cult ritual offering. Experts ...

The Trial of the Pyx is an age-old British ceremony that inspects coins to prevent counterfeiting. Judges in red robes and white gloves gathered to ensure that thousands of coins from The Royal Mint ...

Ancient Magdalenians practiced cannibalism, consuming enemies and possibly loved ones, revealing prehistoric violence.

Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love wrapped in candy hearts, roses and chocolates, traces back to St. Valentine. But the ...