While today we might associate Halloween with candy and scary movies, its history is much richer and more complex, blending ancient pagan rituals with Christian influences and folk traditions from ...

The Odisha government plans to copyright Lord Jagannath temple rituals to protect ancient traditions, amid concerns over ISKCON’s untimely foreign celebrations and West Bengal's ‘Jagannath Dham’ row.

From Stone Age astronomy to Viking law and Roman goddesses, cultures across time have honored the longest day of the year ...

Did you know that some of the oldest human-made structures on Earth align precisely with the rising sun on the summer ...

New research reveals that ancient Easter Island was not isolated but played a key role in spreading ceremonial traditions ...

Before Egypt’s dynasties, rural rituals and astral burials shaped beliefs that later defined the divine and sacred order.

How Scotland is reviving an ancient pagan ritual This Celtic celebration of fire and fertility culminates in the marriage of the May Queen and the Green Man—and the arrival of summer.

Modern Olympians might not compete naked or offer blood tributes to the gods. But there are a number of rituals you'll see at this year's Games that carry ancient religious roots.

Costa Rica, with its lush rainforests, stunning coastlines, and rich biodiversity, is also a land steeped in spiritual and cultural heritage. Beyond ...

Scientists discovered a mix of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids, flavoring agents and alcohol after they scraped the inside of an ancient Egyptian mug that may have been used for fertility rituals.