12 Incredibly Restrictive Religious Rules About Sex People Followed In The Middle Ages
The Medieval Church strictly regulated individual lives through rules and penitents, focusing heavily on sin and atonement.
Global Christmas traditions: From witches to KFC DW 12/24/2024
Christmas traditions vary widely around the world, reflecting cultural uniqueness and creativity in celebrating the birth of Jesus.
He quit his corporate job at age 28. Now, he runs his family's business of selling paper gifts for the dead.
Alex Teo is reinventing his family's joss paper business amidst declining religious affiliations in modern Singapore, aiming to attract younger generations.
This Is Where the Jewish Diaspora Lives in the World Today
Jews have a longstanding history of survival and cultural contribution despite persecution, largely found today in the U.S. and Israel.
Roman Imperial Cult
The Roman imperial cult emphasized the divine status of emperors, crucial for unifying and legitimizing the Roman Empire.
Not Just BC and AD - All the Calendars Used in the World Today
Calendars vary significantly across cultures, illustrating diverse historical and theological contexts affecting their adoption and usage.
Exclusive | Animal sacrifices on the rise in Queens with chickens, pigs being tortured in 'twisted' rituals
Animal sacrifices are increasingly common in Queens, leading to multiple injured and mutilated animals discovered in local parks.
Britain's oldest synagogue in City of London could be plunged into darkness amid fresh skyscraper plans
Bevis Marks Synagogue, Britain's oldest synagogue, is at risk of being overshadowed by a new 43-storey tower.
The synagogue has previously fought off plans for skyscrapers being built next door, but new proposals could allow skyscrapers to be built inside conservation areas.