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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Archaeologists working at the site of the ancient Turkish city Attouda have uncovered a ritual site dedicated to the Phrygian ...

Scholars studying ancient languages have identified striking similarities between the names of major sky gods across Indo-European cultures. Deities such as Zeus in Greece, Jupiter in Rome, and ...

Explore the complex religious life of ancient Rome, where religion played a vital role. Explore the complex religious life of ancient Rome, where religion played a vital role in the political, social, ...

Pagans have long had a bad rap. Ethan Doyle White’s “Pagans: The Visual Culture of Pagan Myths, Legends + Rituals” corrects misconceptions and explains their intricate belief systems and rich ...

In Ancient Greece, riddles were crucial cultural elements, present in myth, religious practices, and philosophical thought.

A new study reveals how the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism influenced early Judaism during the Achaemenid Empire.

On most Monday nights, the sanctuary of All Saints Episcopal Church — with its vaulted ceilings, stone arches and stained-glass windows — seamlessly transforms into a space of quiet contemplation.

Archaeologists working in Turkey recently discovered what was once an ancient ritual site with all the classic accoutrements: namely, a “sacred” cave and rock-carved idols. The team was excavating the ...