Ancient Origins of Halloween. The roots of Halloween can be traced back to the Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in), celebrated by the Celts in Ireland, Scotland, and Northern France ...

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.

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 ...

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

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.

From ancient rituals to modern dispensaries, cannabis has woven itself into the fabric of human culture, ... Music festivals, like Woodstock, became emblematic of this association.