One of the fundamental beliefs of the Ancient Greeks was that their beloved gods were immortal, but were they? How did they ...

The discovery of artifacts near the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun may be the oldest known evidence of a ritual known as the ...

Ancient humans living about 15,000 years ago ... Recent findings suggest their death rituals included the great bustard. Bustards are among the largest flying animals on the planet, with males ...

THE Pope's successor will be selected by a Conclave in an ancient and secret process that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. The selection will be initiated after the death of Pope ...

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek ... shrine in 1200 BCE to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE. In the 900 years between those notable moments, Ancient Greek culture shaped contemporary ...

As its name suggests, this ritual is based on the death and resurrection of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld. It is also possible that the staffs and vessels were used for a ...