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.

Researchers in Texas have uncovered ancient murals hidden in the limestone shelters of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands. Painted ...

The epics of Homer, written during Greece's Archaic Period, gave form and substance to the gods of mythology, shaping Greek ...

A study of preserved plant remains found in the biblical home of Goliath has revealed fascinating insights into the mysterious rituals and religious practices of an ancient civilization. The plant ...

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 ...

Ancient Canaanite ritual artifacts and 5,000-year-old winepress discovered at Tel Megiddo in Israel, the biblical site known as Armageddon from the Book of Revelation.

Rituals also pop up in moments that hinge on performance, such as public speaking or sports events. Doing a ritual won’t directly control the outcome of a debate or game, but for some people, it can ...

Cannabis, a plant with roots stretching back thousands of years, has journeyed from ancient rituals to modern boardrooms, evolving into a burgeoning industry. Let’s embark on a time-traveling ...

Step inside Morocco’s hammam tradition and understand how this ancient steam bath ritual offers deep cleansing, relaxation ...