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 ...

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 ...

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

Some of cultic places during the Bronze and Iron Age on a territory of Transjordan are Ataruz, Deir Alla, Ammon, Mudayna and ...

But for one evening in January, modern farming techniques are set aside for an ancient ritual called “wassailing,” where the coming year’s apple crop is blessed, evil spirits are chased away ...

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

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

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