There was a time when midnight was more than a passing hour. It was a sacred boundary, the thin veil between one day and the ...

Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

The Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic houses over 40,000 human bones, artistically arranged by František Rint in the 19th ...

A new Mexico City exhibition explores how the sacred Mexica origin myth endured conquest, colonization, and centuries of change to central to Mexico’s identity ...

A new exhibition in Mexico City explores how the sacred myth that marked the site of the ancient Mexica — or Azetc — capital ...

The death of Queen Sirikit has removed the final protective layer from the current monarch, King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Discover New Mexico antiques and memorabilia losing their old value as trends shift, yet still cherished for their history ...

The truth is simple and unsettling: wars are not fought for territory. They are fought for meaning. And until we understand that, we will continue to misdiagnose conflicts — especially the ones ...

From heirloom pieces to region-specific designs, for every Hindu bride, her wedding ornaments hold meaningful symbols of ...

A new study reveals how fragments of Scotland’s Stone of Destiny traveled the world, reshaping its legend and legacy.

Egypt's historic treasures can be found in famous museums all around the world. Those in Egypt's possession, though, finally have a museum with the space to house and display them properly. The Grand ...