This simple and flavorful element of life plays a key role in this week’s Torah portion, which tells us to include salt in our sacrifices.

King Hezekiah may have put an end to ritualistic worship outside the temple in the City of David in the eighth century B.C., but if so, he didn’t manage to erase all evidence of its existence.

The practice of finger-cutting among the Dani tribe of Indonesia is indeed real, albeit increasingly rare. When grief strikes the Dani people of Papua, Indonesia, women express their sorrow through a ...

Perched along Kerala’s dramatic coastline, Varkala weaves together spirituality and natural splendor in a tapestry that captivates visitors year-round. This coastal haven, where ancient temples stand ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The "extraordinary" Jewish ritual bath was found during archaeological excavations in the ruins of the ancient Roman port city of ...

Archaeologists found a ritual wash basin and inscribed tablet at the 2,600-year-old ruins of a long-lost sanctuary for Poseidon. Photo from ÖAW / ÖAI On a hilltop in Greece, archaeologists uncovered a ...

There are no reports of a planned ICE facility right now, but some councilors are still concerned. Hillsboro family loses $2,500 in back-to-back AI 'kidnapping' scam calls Scammers are using a new ...

Scholars for the first time identified chemical signatures of the components of a liquid concoction contained in a Bes mug. A new technique helped identify a sample flavored with honey, sesame seeds, ...

Navratri is one of the most powerful and widely celebrated festivals in India. For nine nights, devotees worship the divine ...

Celebrate Ram Navami 2026 on March 26 by visiting the most famous Ram temples in India. Explore Ayodhya, Bhadrachalam, Orchha, and more with our travel guide.