The shortest day and longest night of the year, the winter solstice, is not just an astronomical event, but an ancient holiday that since ancient times has symbolized the rebirth of light and the hope ...

The celebration of the Nativity was not something that Christians did for the first few centuries of Christianity. Easter, ...

Discover unique winter solstice rituals—from a deconstructed Bûche de Noël dessert to a winter solstice pajama party—that ...

People have always tried to understand the strange moods of winter. It is cold, unpredictable, loud, and sometimes very magical. In old Scotland and Ireland, people believed that winter arrived ...

Archaeologists discovered a 2,300-year-old trepanation tool—used to remove a section of bone from the skull—at an ancient commune in modern-day Poland. The ancient site was once inhabited by a group ...

For families that loves the great outdoors sprinkled with a touch of mystery, you can't go wrong with a trip to the north of England. You can wander right up to them - unlike Stonehenge, for example - ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Tiny symbols engraved into ancient Roman drinkware may be more than ...

There’s no better way to welcome the holiday season than with a bit of Irish sparkle. "A Celtic Christmas" by A Taste of Ireland is set to light up theaters across the United States, beginning in New ...

Irish and Celtic symbols reflect ancient beliefs and traditions and were believed to influence lives. The meanings of symbols such as the Claddagh, Crann Bethadh, Triquetra, and Triskelion have lived ...

The Vikings used many symbols in accordance to Norse mythology. Such symbols were widely used in Viking society and they represented elements of their beliefs and myths. There are even some Viking ...