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

Ancient Medieval Cult Site Holds 'The Devil’s Money', Experts Find Gold and Silver Ritual Offerings Archaeologists unearthed ...

Valentine’s Day has long been associated with romantic gestures—lovers exchanging flowers, chocolates, and poetry under the ...

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 ...

Panch Dhuni Tapasya, an ancient ritual in Prayagraj, sees sadhus meditating with rings of fire around them. Started on Basant Panchami, this intense sadhana tests spiritual endurance and is practiced ...

Through its long and diverse history, Valentine’s Day has evolved from an ancient fertility rite into a global celebration of ...

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

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