The Incas were known to engage in a sacrificial ritual involving children to appease their gods. Archaeologists have found ...

A ritual dance would reunite his people with their dead. The Ghost Dance swept across other North American tribes, until fear and violence brought it to a tragic end.

Researchers have conducted CT scans of their mummified remains, previously found high up on modern-day Peru’s Ampato and Sara ...

Somewhere along the way, self-care picked up a reputation for being loud, time-consuming, and a little unrealistic. Bubble baths at sunset, perfectly planned routines, and long lists that feel more ...

Before each practice, the Rice women's basketball team gathers in a circle. On Tuesday, assistant coach Nick Grant addressed the team, saying, "I found it difficult to come up with a Tough Tuesday ...

Kristin Cabot was caught on camera with her boss at a concert. The video went viral. Soon she was drowning in the vitriol of strangers. “You can make mistakes, and you can really screw up. But you don ...

Family rituals are routines and traditions that honor what is very important to the family (Rothenbuhler, 1998). Rituals include family traditions, such as the specific ways we celebrate holidays, ...

The saying goes that you never regret a workout, but not prioritising rest and recovery can make you less likely to hurry back to the gym. From an increased risk of injuries to a rise in fatigue, ...

A guide for the secular and the sacred alike. By Lauren Jackson I am the host of Believing. I hope you’re rested, because we’re entering the bender of December. My calendar looks like a tenuous Jenga ...