Uncover the ancient secrets of Afghanistan’s famed healing waters, cherished for centuries. A natural remedy flowing through history, believed to restore and renew body and spirit.

For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.

Delhi's architectural identity is fading as historic homes are replaced by generic structures, erasing the city's memory.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have visited Okinawa to pray for the war dead ahead of the 80th anniversary marking ...

A gory set of manuals, one dating to the 17th century, advised Japanese warriors in the secret ways of seppuku.

On the rural islands of Nagasaki a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links to a time of ...

Popularized in anime like "Death Note" and "Bleach," shinigami are said to be beings that lure the living to their deaths — ...

Animals in mythology often carry deep symbolic meanings and appear as powerful figures across cultures. Snakes are widely ...

Since ancient times, poppies have been used for a variety of purposes and given a variety of symbolic meanings. Red and white ...

Ancient Greek inscriptions appear on some of the most prominent buildings in the world, whether on a historical building or ...

Acknowledging and releasing our grief can help us return to nature. We can let the wind touch our skin, the earth ground our steps, and the sun remind us that life goes on. We can reintegrate, knowing ...

How ancient history and modern ... A traditional Japanese bell made of oxidized metal, it has a pendular log that strikes at the atomic symbol engraved on its side as if to banish that evil ...