Though often used interchangeably with ‘Christmas’, the word Yule describes a pagan celebration that happens every year on ...

After the conquests of Alexander the Great in Egypt, the Ptolemaic dynasty established Alexandria, the jewel of the ...

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Pyromancy refers to the ancient practice of divination—seeking omens, guidance, or spiritual messages by observing the ...

Archaeologists anticipate further discoveries during excavations that will reveal more about the heritage of Nicaea.

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Yule is a celebration of the winter solstice, or the longest night of the year. Falling on Dec. 21, it signifies a new solar ...

For Christmas season this year, I chose to focus on Krampus, who is sort of the antithesis of Santa Claus,” said Alexandra Cox, registrar/curator for the Clarke Museum, 240 E St., Eureka. “So, ...

A pilgrim who visited the Second Temple in Jerusalem may have carved their memories into a limestone block for another ...