Alexander the Great is one of the most famous generals of the ancient world. By the age of 32 he had conquered a massive empire that stretched from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan. We know ...

Food from ancient, and not-so-ancient, times, has seen cuisine from across China appear on tables at home and abroad to this ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

Groundhog Day, a weather prediction made by a groundhog, has its roots in both ancient pagan customs and modern folklore.

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Representing a united heritage and respect for the collective history of our world, this is how to visit all seven modern ...

Pennsylvania's own Punxsutawney Phil is a product of a storied tradition (and superstitions) that stretch back years and ...

Vipassana Kriya is a famous ritual that asks people to shut off their mental chatter and observe things in peace. From the sensations in their fingers to the movements of their neck or even the ...

On February 6, 2024, the ninth day of the first lunar month, the 17th Central Plains (Hebi) Folk Culture Festival ushered in the Dapishan Temple Fair. The event was a vibrant display of traditional ...

Recent accusations of Muslims renaming Tirupparankundram hills as 'Sikkandar Malai' spark controversy in Tamil Nadu.

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