A centuries-old shrine near Tokyo held an annual festival on Thursday to burn New Year decorations, such as straw festoons ...

A sacred shrine dedicated to Hercules containing bronze statues depicting the ancient Greek hero has been discovered by ...

Just a short walk from Kyoto’s endlessly photographed Arashiyama bamboo forest sits a shrine that the internet can’t seem to get enough of. And no, it.

Hercules was the Roman version of the Greek hero Herakles (or Heracles), who was said to be the son of the god Zeus (Jupiter to the Romans) and the mortal Alcmene. He was legendary for his incredible ...

Marina Tadlip Reblinca, a faith healer and devotee of the Black Nazarene, with fellow devotees during the “patunob” ritual at ...

Over time, campaigners have raised public awareness of the city's heritage, at home and further afield. A wide range of ...

Makara Sankranti, marking the Sun's transition into Makara Rashi or capricorn sign, is being celebrated with traditional ...

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle editorial staff highlights images from around the world, photos courtesy of the Associated Press.

Japan’s lack of public trash cans often surprises visitors, but cultural norms and safety concerns explain why travelers carry their trash all day.

Step into old-school Texas cafés where familiar routines, worn counters, and dependable cooking create a sense of time moving ...

Ava burns Mitch’s body at sea, then finds a living newborn amid the fallout. Here’s what it means and why it matters.

Chandrapur: Tucked away in a small hamlet Panzurni in Warora taluka, a nearly 300-year-old Sati temple of exceptional ...