Researchers have discovered the remains of an ancient Ecuadorian woman who may have been involved in ritual sacrifice.

Archaeologists in Thailand have made a stunning discovery—the oldest child skeleton ever found in the country, dating back 29 ...

War can be understood as a modern, secular form of human sacrifice and a manifestation of sacrificial logic, particularly when viewed through the lens of ritual, symbolism and communal narratives.

Feeling overwhelmed by everyday obligations or doom-scrolling? The ancient Greeks had a remedy for burnout still practiced ...

The history of the Gorgoneion, Medusa’s fearsome symbol, from its Greek and Roman origins to its influence on Alexander the Great and more.

Melampus, a legendary Greek iatromantis, was a shaman, healer and seer famed for his prophetic gifts and ability to cure ...

A new study of ancient DNA from fifth- to sixth-century Hun skeletons suggests they were a motley crew of mixed origin with a few connections to the Xiongnu Empire in Mongolia.

As I explore some of the tunnels of the 62 pharaohs buried in the valley, the fantastical images from jackal-headed gods to the ankh symbol of life ... pharaoh’s early death at the age of ...

They chanted slogans such as "Until the abolition of the death penalty, we will stand to the end." In a powerful symbolic act, Mohammadi set fire to a hangman’s noose, emphasizing the call for ...

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Old Inscription Reveals ‘Guide to the Afterlife’, Map Found at Ancient Egyptian Burial Site Egyptians had various beliefs that were associated with the burial of the dead, which included burial ...

South Korean police have announced a cause of death for actress Kim Sae-ron, reports say. The South Korean star was known for her roles in movies like "A Brand New Life" and "The Man from Nowhere." ...