Marc Bolan, the English singer-songwriter, had one word that acted as a continual point of return in much of his written ...

Fossilized human hairs dating backbetween 195,000 and 257,000 years have been found in the poop of brown hyenas at Gladysvale cave in South Africa. According to Lucinda Backwell, who led the study, ...

This Celtic celebration of fire and fertility culminates in the marriage of the May Queen and the Green Man—and the arrival of summer. Flames rise behind a performer at the Beltain Celtic Fire ...

HILL OF TARA, Ireland, Sept 30 (Reuters) - On a farm that straddles one of the five ancient roadways that radiate from the Hill of Tara, once the seat of the high kings of Ireland, a master blacksmith ...

From ghost tours to cemetery strolls, the best Halloween travel destinations take travelers into the spookiest corners across ...

It's not a hair straightener, a curler or a hair brush, but this rare discovery gives us insight into how people styled their hair in medieval Scotland! A rare 13th century gravoir has been found in ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The legend of Oisín and Tír na nÓg celebrates the allure of eternal youth and the bittersweet cost of lost time.

Bank holidays in Ireland are cherished occasions, offering the Irish a chance to unwind, celebrate, and honor traditions. With ten official public holidays in Ireland in 2025, there are plenty of ...

We celebrate Halloween every year, but do you know the origin story? We’re breaking down the history of Halloween and its ...

The Celtic Classic returns to Bethlehem Friday through Sunday for a weekend of entertainment, competition and family fun. The free Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance, has ...