Two 2,300-year-old swords discovered in a Celtic Iron Age necropolis in France "have few equivalents in Europe," and one is ...

A Roman thought to be a gladiator stares out in a visual reconstruction of a man who met a gruesome end almost 2,000 years ...

Learn about the symbolism and meaning of dead birds in literature and myth, as well as how to safely remove any dead birds ...

Despite Pope Francis opting for a simpler, humbler papacy compared to his predecessors, his death is not without ceremony. Let's unpack some of the symbols and rituals that come with farewelling the ...

Each elector swears an oath to protect the church’s freedom and the secrecy of the conclave. As the last oath is complete, ...

From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about ...

Red Eggs: Eggs, ancient symbols of new life ... It celebrates the victory of light over darkness, life over death, and God's love over sin. The resurrection confirms Jesus Christ's divinity ...

An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, was discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture, demonstrating the ...

At Brú na Bóinne, a World Heritage site known for its vast stone monuments dating back to the 4th millennium BC, researchers have uncovered evidence that tells a far more complex story of life, death ...

Spiritual flowers are ancient symbols used to manage moods and promote well-being. Key examples include lotus for focus, jasmine for love, and lavender for calm. Each flower has unique properties ...

She’s just three and a half years old, but Ziv Nitzan has a pretty impressive archaeological find to add to her résumé. Visiting the Tel Azekah site with her family from their home in the ...

Archaeologists excavating the Porta Sarno necropolis in Pompeii, Italy, discovered life-sized statues of a man and woman as part of a funerary relief. Experts believe the couple depicted were of high ...