Rituals and Traditions
In a Remote Alaskan Town, a Centuries-Old Russian Faith Thrives
Residents of Nikolaevsk remain true to the traditions of their ancestors, who fled religious persecution in the 17th-century
Here’s an Ingeniously Simple Method for Making Bakailaoa Pil-pilean, the Traditional Basque Meal
Digesting the lessons that the Basque chefs taught at this summer’s Folklife Festival
Ancient Maya Bloodletting Tools or Common Kitchen Knives? How Archaeologists Tell the Difference
New techniques for identifying the tools of sacrifice sharpen our understanding of the ritual
A Guide to Ancient Magic
In antiquity, love or revenge was just a spell away
The Rules About How to Address the U.S. Flag Came About Because No One Wanted to Look Like a Nazi
During the National Anthem, Americans are asked to put their right hands over their hearts. But why?
The Forgotten Jewish Pirates of Jamaica
Today, some tour operators and cultural historians are calling attention to the country's little-known Jewish heritage
What Happens to the Coins Tossed Into Fountains?
All that money has to go somewhere
Why Making 'Derby-Pie' Might Land You a Lawsuit
The Kentucky Derby’s traditional dessert has a tangled legal history
The Timeless Art of the Viennese Waltz
A reminder of past glory, the dance is birthright in Vienna
In Switzerland, an Exploding Snowman Helps Predict Spring
Think Groundhog Day—but with fire
Human Sacrifices May Lie Behind the Rise of Ancient Social Status
Dark practices may have helped the elite keep the lower classes in line, a new study hints
A Firsthand Account of What It Takes to Pilot a Voyaging Canoe Across the Ocean
More than just a desire to learn, a seat aboard the historic vessel Hōkūle`a requires skill, dedication and well, . . .obsession
Explore Helsinki's Private Saunas
Finland celebrates its first festival devoted to a steamy tradition
This Stunning Dragon Dance Was All for the Sake of Tea
Your next cup could be filled with New Year's luck
A Quest to Master the Art of Henna
In anticipation of her daugher's wedding, Shoba Narayan set out to hone her mendhi craft
A Short History of Groundhog Day
Punxsutawney Phil is part of a tradition with roots that extend back thousands of years
Catalonian Nativity Scenes Feature a Man Pooping in the Manger Scene’s Corner
Kids also celebrate Christmas by beating a log until it poops out treats
In Japan, Couples Are Still Legally Required to Have the Same Surname
The Supreme Court upheld a century-old law that was challenged by equal rights activitsts
Cuba’s Fascinating Babalú-Ayé Procession Honors African and Catholic Traditions
On December 17, Cubans perform a ritual pilgrimage for a powerful deity that can bring good health or can take it away
A Brief History of Sending a Letter to Santa
Dating back more than 150 years, the practice of writing to St. Nick tells a broader history of America itself
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