These rituals rooted in the pagan origins of Halloween invite us to reflect on the past, connect with spirits, celebrate loved ones, and plan how we will enrich our lives moving forward.

An ancient baptistery was recently unearthed in France – and archaeologists say the discovery sheds light on Christian rituals from over 1,500 years ago. The baptistery, dating back to the fifth and ...

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 rituals.

Step into a modern kitchen and you’ll find jars of rosemary, sage, basil, and thyme sitting neatly on the rack. Yet centuries ...

If you're sitting there wondering, "Wait, spell candles exist?" the answer is yes. They're real, and they've been around for quite some time. And if you're a person who's interested in witchcraft, ...

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 ...

Mayong Central Museum and Emporium features ancient manuscripts (“mantra puthis”) dating from about the 13th to 19th ...

When rolled on a moist clay tablet, these engravings left low-relief markings, signifying that the object's owner authorized ...

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