Death's mystery is explored through countless myths. In ancient Egypt, souls are weighed; in Norse lore, warriors dine in Valhalla; and across various traditions, spirits face underworld judgments.

Dan Barnett teaches philosophy at Butte College. Send review requests to dbarnett99@me.com. Columns archived at ...

Education to an ordinary person means no more than the process of passing across and imbibing or learning the practices, ways of life and arts of one’s fore-bearers usually orally or through ...

If you can't jet set off to Europe this summer, visit one of these eight Florida destinations for a similar ambience.

From ancient roots to modern-day screens, the humble thong is taking centre stage in South Africa’s most visually arresting drama.

Collin Morikawa can take solace in not being the only person to refer to golf's oldest championship by its unofficial name.

The Maasai Mara National Reserve has officially been inducted into the World Book of Records (UK)--recognised globally as the site of the "World's Greatest Annual Terrestrial Wildlife Migration." ...

An exhibition of the Shaanxi terracotta warriors in Perth is slated as the largest of its kind outside China. Some artefacts are likely to never travel again.

In a significant step towards preserving Mizoram’s cultural heritage, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the ...

Choputa is focused on reintroducing fonio — a climate-resilient, ancient West African supergrain — to modern breakfast tables. Founded in 2020 by Uche Jumbo, Choputa’s mission is to nourish ...

Ancient Africa's Climate Was Unexpectedly Rainy, Muddying the Story of Early Humans Learn why the idea of an ancient African drying period is now being challenged and what this means for the story of ...

Livelihood diversity wasn't just a feature of ancient African societies; it was key to survival. New research covering millennia of African history reveals that livelihood diversification enabled ...