For the past century, Egyptologists have believed that after the death of the powerful female pharaoh Hatshepsut, her nephew and successor sought revenge by smashing her statues, aiming to erase…
A charred, incomplete loaf of bread dating back to around 3300 B.C. has unveiled some secrets of ancient bakers and shed new light on fertility rituals from the early Neolithic…
Why shoot off fireworks, throw out junk, pour water, and wait for gifts by the fireplace? Cuba: Purging Sins On the “Island of Freedom,” it’s customary for residents to fill…
On April 15, during Lazarus Saturday, it’s time to sow peas for a bountiful harvest. On April 23, St. George’s Day, the nightingale begins to sing, and it will continue…