Rituals and Traditions
New Online Portal Chronicles the Culinary Legacy of the African Diaspora
"Feast Afrique," a digital tool created by food historian Ozoz Sokoh, features nearly 200 texts spanning 1828 to the present
Inscription Offers Earliest Evidence of Christianity in Israel's Jezreel Valley
The fifth-century engraving, found repurposed in a Byzantine building's wall, references "Christ born of Mary"
This Polynesian Cruise Ship Has a Resident Tattoo Artist
Sailing between Tahiti and the Marquesas, Eddy Tata provides passengers with Polynesian-style tattoos based on their life stories
Researchers Unearth Ritual Bath Dated to Jesus's Time Near Garden of Gethsemane
The 2,000-year-old "mikveh" represents the first Second Temple–era archaeological evidence found at the site
Christmas Wasn't Always the Kid-Friendly Gift Extravaganza We Know Today
How a once-raucous holiday became a time of childlike wonder and beribboned consumerism
This Holiday Season, Travel With Your Nose
The scents that you find most comforting can help you feel like you're on the road, even when you're not
A Globe-Trotter's Guide to Holiday Games
Staying home for Christmas and New Year's? Try one of these festive traditions from around the world
How Denali National Park's Sled Dogs Prepare for Winter
For nearly a century, park rangers have relied on dogsledding to patrol the public land and collect data for scientists
The Aztecs Constructed This Tower Out of Hundreds of Human Skulls
Researchers in Mexico City recently discovered a new section of a macabre late 15th-century structure
Eight Elaborate Christmas Displays Across America—and the People Behind Them
In her new book, photographer Danelle Manthey captures a distinct type of American folk art: Christmas light decoration
The First Commercially Printed Christmas Card Scandalized Victorian England
Two rare copies of the 1843 greeting card, which depicts a child sipping from a glass of wine, are now up for auction
Medicinal Plant May Have Evolved Camouflage to Evade Humans
In places where people harvest the plant most aggressively, its color has changed to blend in with the rocky environment
This Halloween Is Scary Enough. Tell a Joke Instead
The tradition in St. Louis is for trick-or-treaters to focus on humor more than horror
Why Sweden’s Ancient Tradition of Calling Home the Herds Is Women’s Work
The spellbinding refrains of the kulning call reflect a tradition that offered women freedom and independence
Why Were This Ancient Scottish Tomb's Chambers Built Upside Down?
New research suggests the inverted designs seen at Maeshowe were designed to ensure passage into the underworld
Inca Llama Carving Recovered From Depths of Lake Titicaca
The well-preserved artifact was likely used in a sacred ritual
Study Suggests Bones Preserved in Peat Bogs May Be at Risk
Per the paper, archaeologists need to act quickly to recover organic material trapped in the wetlands before specimens degrade
Why Bigfoot and the 'Abominable Snowman' Loom Large in the Human Imagination
In cultures around the world, folklore of a 'Wild Man' share a common narrative
Before Chain Letters Swept the Internet, They Raised Funds for Orphans and Sent Messages From God
Recipe exchanges, poetry chains, photo challenges and other ostensibly comforting prompts are enjoying a resurgence amid the COVID-19 pandemic
This Artwork Recognizes the Sacrifices Made by Native American Soldiers in Vietnam
Taking 'Best in Show' at the Northern Plains Tribal Art Show, the 2002 beadwork tableau is held in the collections of the American Indian Museum
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