The discovery of artifacts near the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun may be the oldest known evidence of a ritual known as the ...
In modern-day Turkey, a cemetery dating to the early Bronze Age holds burials full of luxurious goods—and numerous human ...
Rare Discovery of 10,000-Yr-Old Female Infant Burial in a Cave With Unique Funerary Customs Leaves Researchers Baffled The discovery of ancient burials has long mesmerized archaeologists, highlighting ...
hospitals and families to ensure that the person's death and burial fits with Jewish teachings and customs. Their work often starts with visits to a dying person. When the person dies they will ...
The positioning of the bodies, entwined with fragments of grindstones, suggests a deliberate and forceful placement within the burial ... the complex rituals and beliefs of ancient European ...
According to Dr Nicholas Brown, an Egyptologist at Yale University, the treasures found near the pharaoh's resting place could be indicative of ancient burial rituals. He believes that the clay ...
University College London, the University of Central Lancashire, Ege University, and other institutions have discovered that ...
Valentine’s Day has a history much more complex than many realize, steeped in ancient ... the pagan customs with Christian observances and finally gave way to the modern celebration of St ...
As its name suggests, this ritual is based on the death and resurrection of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld. It is also possible that the staffs and vessels were used for a ...