Artemis is generally known as the ancient Greek goddess of hunting; however, she was a deity with various cults associated ...

The ancient world was shaped not only by empires and monuments but by the strange and symbolic rituals that people believed kept their worlds in balance. Across continents, civilisations practised ...

B.C. might not sound like the best time to punch into a time machine, but for time travellers with a taste for ancient ...

Scholars have found a 3,000-year-old Babylonian hymn praising the city, its citizens, and deity Marduk, with the help of A.I.

In Ancient Egypt, 1,500 years before Christ, cats were not only companions but afforded almost godly status. In a more ...

A CHamoru priest originally from Sinajana was among the first batch of priests that the first American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, ordained early Saturday, Vatican time.

Discover the rich history of Iran, from ancient empires to modern turmoil, through the eyes of a cultural commentator.

Occasionally they remember to call him by his new name, Pope Leo XIV, but it’s unfamiliar to their tongue. One of the guests ...

Shiite Islam offers Iranians a standard it views as just. Iran calls itself an Islamic republic. Many Iranians may appreciate ...

The “elegant” face of an ancient Egyptian priestess whose singing was said to be able to calm the gods can be seen for the ...

On the basis of age-old custom, water is one of the signs that the Church often uses in blessing the faithful. Holy water reminds the faithful of Christ, who is given to us as the supreme divine ...