A metal detectorist discovered ancient gold coins in the Netherlands that turned out to be a cult ritual offering. Experts ...

Beneath the floor of St. Peter's Basilica, an ancient Roman cemetery holds the secret to the origins of Vatican City.

At the beginning of his pontificate, Leo declared himself to be a “son of St. Augustine.” He also committed himself to ...

These outlets we have can be beneficial, but not if we rely on them instead of acknowledging the importance, uniqueness and ...

Ancient pagan societies believed that spirits, gods, or fairies lived inside trees. Touching or knocking on wood was seen as a way to call upon these benevolent tree spirits for protection or good ...

In Greg Sheridan’s latest book, “pagan” Rome is a straw man, against which he posits early Christianity as the loving and brave hero.

Crowther was one of the last remaining direct initiates of Gerald Gardner, who founded Wicca in the mid-20th century.

Legend has it that when the Statue of Zeus was completed, the king of the gods announced his approval via a lightning bolt.

An Aztec dance group in San Diego is keeping an ancient tradition alive through powerful performances that honor their ...

If you were into Spartacus for the brutal clashes the betrayals that went one step too far and indiscriminate slaughter you'd be in good company.

A new setup for the Ancient Apothecary in the 17th-century cloister of the Madonna dell'Arco sanctuary, the same location as ...

"The eve of Samhain, Oct. 31, was a time of Celtic pagan sacrifice, and Samhain allowed the souls of the dead to return to ...