The ancient world was shaped not only by empires and monuments but by the strange and symbolic rituals that people believed kept their worlds in balance. Across continents, civilisations practised ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers have discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting ...

Long before clocks or written calendars existed, ancient farming communities faced a life-or-death problem; they needed to ...

Archaeologists working in Turkey recently discovered what was once an ancient ritual site with all the classic accoutrements: namely, a “sacred” cave and rock-carved idols. The team was excavating the ...

An equinox is where the length of the day and night are almost equal in length.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A decapitated donkey found in Tell es-Safi, south Israel, July 2025. (photo credit: Elizabeth R. Arnold et al./Plos One) The ...

Oil pulling is a technique rooted in traditional healing practices that dates back centuries. It involves swishing oil in the mouth for an extended period, a method believed to support oral hygiene ...

Sarah Waxman was feeling disconnected from her body and Jewish life. But once she learned about the Jewish ritual of Rosh Chodesh, Judaism quickly became central to her life. “For me, it’s been an ...

(CNN) — Researchers have discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during ...