When we think about animal sacrifice, ancient societies such as the Greeks come to mind. But why did they ritually slaughter animals? What did this do for their society? Canada Will No Longer Let ...

Ancient Greece had some famous priestesses who played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the time.

The Olympic Opening Ceremony's controversy has renewed interest in divine dinners, during which sitting down for food is more than a meal.

Ancient Greek and Roman religion share many similarities ... as all ancient religions emphasized rituals and cult. Sacrifice was a major part of the rituals of both religions.

In Brazil, Sister Oliveira's community transformed this ancient tradition of Lenten fasting into a sustained campaign for food security. "Each meal we forgo funds a community kitchen that now feeds ...

Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to ... combining revelry with primal sacrifice. "The question is, what do you want to be in life, the hunter or the prey?" ...

Excavations at Maiden Castle have provided significant insights into the lives—and deaths—of its ancient inhabitants ... The circumstances of his "sacrifice" burial, as explored in the ...