The discovery of a peculiarly shaped skull by archaeologists has illuminated a previously unknown ritual deformation process. Archaeologists found a square-shaped skull indicating unique cranial ...

This video examines extreme initiation rituals practiced by ancient and isolated tribes. Some required enduring venomous stings, severe pain, or permanent injury. Others involved dangerous jumps, ...

Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to 40–30 BC Latest dig began in early 2023 ROME, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life-sized ...

Wooden artefacts found in an Australian cave suggest that an Indigenous ceremony documented in the 19 th century may have been practised 12,000 years ago, making it possibly the oldest known cultural ...