Concerts are advertised beneath the midnight sun, communities organise midsummer gatherings, solstice events are promoted and ...

Cradling the centuries-old remains of his mummified ancestor, tribe leader Eli Mabel lays bare an ancient tradition that has all but vanished among the Dani people in the Papuan central highlands. The ...

In this ancient town, the celebration transcends mere festivity; it is steeped in layers of history and spiritual reverence, echoing the enduring legacy of Sango in every beat, step, and chant. “The ...

Centuries after the first golden coffins were taken to Europe, ancient Egyptian mummies still vividly capture people's imaginations. Perhaps we're awed by the grandeur of their rituals and tradition.

Thailand’s sacred white oxen forecast ample rains, a bountiful harvest, resurgent foreign trade and a flourishing economy in a centuries-old rite presided over by King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen ...

It's 3:30 am and lights are slowly coming on in the homes lining a narrow Istanbul street as people are woken up by the rhythmic thump of a drum. Emerging onto a balcony, Sibel Savas and her grandson ...