When Ancient Greeks used divine names, it was not a simple act of worship but a subtle act of communication with the gods.

Another common misconception about ancient Egypt thanks to Hollywood is that all Egyptians were mummified and placed in ...

When the Nag Hammadi codices were discovered in Egypt in 1945, the world gained access to a body of writings that challenged some of the most deeply rooted assumptions in Western religion. Among these ...

Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

An ancient necklace discovered with the face of King Tutankhamun on it could have revealed hidden rebirth rituals and ...

Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans gather around tables covered with turkey, potatoes, cranberries, stuffing, and more. Over the feast, they share what they’re most thankful for from the ...