The Stoics were big on not getting carried away by thoughts and feelings. The “discipline of assent” is to feel that impulse, ...

The practice of finger-cutting among the Dani tribe of Indonesia is indeed real, albeit increasingly rare. When grief strikes the Dani people of Papua, Indonesia, women express their sorrow through a ...

Archaeological evidence shows ancient Thracians consumed dog meat 2,500 years ago during ritual feasts as part of social ...

The most powerful takeaway from Ayurveda is its rejection of urgency. There is no race against time here. Instead, the focus ...

Explore the eerie and fascinating world of Roman Egyptian magic, where magicians summoned demons for protection, mischief, or practical help. From simple invocations to elaborate rituals involving ...

Archaeologists working at the site of the ancient Turkish city Attouda have uncovered a ritual site dedicated to the Phrygian mother goddess, Matar. The site, complete with a cave and a “twin rock ...

Where ancient Dionysian traditions and historical resistance blend in the vibrant 'Genitsaroi and Boules' celebration ...

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 ...

The donkeys, found buried under a Bronze Age house in ancient Gath, near Tell es-Safi, were determined to have originated from ancient Egypt. A team of archaeologists has made a groundbreaking ...

Dzul Dance presents Ancient Rituals: Goddesses of the Rainforest, a magical experience that utilizes dance, aerial, and acrobatics to convey the stories of sorceresses and their protectors. Dzul Dance ...