Five oddly expressive clay figurines, made on the edge of the Maya world about 2,400 years ago, were probably used as puppets in public rituals to commemorate mythical or real events.

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

Steaming rituals hold particular significance in African healing traditions ... traditions through authentic practices that bring ancient wisdom into modern wellness routines.

In ancient Carthage, (now in Tunisia) the civilization used to follow brutal rituals of sacrificing children. This claim was previously denied in various Greek and Roman accounts but a 2014 study ...

This type of holistic treatment involves utilizing energy to treat stored pain, stress, anxiety, and more. Though Reiki is an ancient practice, many of us are just hearing of it or trying it for the ...

Similarities between the puppets and artefacts found in other Central American countries suggest that some rituals and customs were shared across the region, challenging the view that the ancient ...

Archaeologists in Northern Denmark have unearthed a "Neolithic Timber Circle" believed to have been used for rituals. The evacuation was led by the Vesthimmerlands Museum in Aars, discovering the ...

Originating in ancient Egypt, henna was used to color, maintain, and protect fingernails. Sourced from the Moroccan argan tree, this oil is packed with vitamin E and essential fatty acids.

Bekerie, A. (2007). The Ancient African Past and the Field of Africana Studies. Journal of Black Studies, 37(3), 445-460. https://lnkd.in/g8-cU-Bi Abstract: The ancient African past refers to ...

Sound familiar? After 3,500 years, gambling addiction still plagues people. Gambling wasn’t merely detrimental in ancient Hindu civilisation. It was used in religious and seasonal events. Gambling was ...