Historically, Viking wedding ceremonies occurred on a Friday, referred to as Frigg's Day or Freya's Day—after the goddess of ...

Also known as Norte Chico, the Caral civilization existed almost 5,000 years ago, placing the Andean culture alongside the ...

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The toxicity of death cap mushrooms has been known about since ancient times and is responsible for 90 percent of mushroom-related deaths.

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Peru had people bound by ropes and hands tied behind their backs A strange burial site has come forth in Peru. The site is ...

Israeli archaeologists recently discovered the first Bronze Age blade factory found in southern Israel, showing evidence of ...

President Trump's reaction to Carlos Alcaraz winning the 2025 U.S. Open has gone viral on social media. The 22-year-old ...

A centuries-old tradition may soon find a place in modern medicine. Researchers have discovered that a simple breathing ...

Mahjong, a centuries-old Chinese game, is experiencing a revival among youth and millennials. Beyond screens, it is fostering ...