Fire and light are traditional symbols of Yuletide, as they’re meant to evoke the sun’s return following the darkest day of the year. In some households, this predominantly involves burning candles ...

Many pagan Yuletide traditions were absorbed by ... From feasts to bonfires, here are some ways the ancient holiday is celebrated around the world. Modranecht, or “Mother’s Night,” is ...

About 15,000 revelers witnessed an ancient solstice sunrise alignment on Saturday morning at Stonehenge, the U.K.’s most ...

Dec. 5, 2024 — Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of one of the world's most important food ...

If you look closely, you can see a variety of similarities between the commemoration of the birth of Christ and the worship of Dionysus in ancient Greece Christmas is one of the the most important ...

There's a fast-travel beacon to the east, a broken bridge to the north, and a ramp to the upper walkway of the Ancient Aqueduct is to the west. The second Evanuris Altar is in a corner of the ...

The short answer is no, but certain aspects of Hanukkah bring Christmas to mind. What are these aspects? Both occasionally ...

Dec. 12, 2024 — Neanderthal genes make up 1-2% of the genomes of non-Africans. Scientists analyzed the lengths of regions of Neanderthal DNA in 58 ancient Eurasian genomes of early modern humans ...

The Ominous Altars quest in Path of Exile 2 grants you access to great equipment, but you may completely miss it (Image via Grinding Gear Games) Ominous Altars is one of Path of Exile 2’s many ...