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By Professor Cheng SongliuIn his bookThe Origin and Goal of History, German philosopher Karl Jaspers introduced the concept of the “Axial Age”, which has gained widespread recognition in global ...

Nietzsche greatly admired Greek philosophy, which significantly influenced his ideas about life and human nature.

Samothrace, a small, rocky Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea, has a storied past that belies its diminutive size.

Ancient-meets-modern beauty rituals, from Ayurvedic hair treatments to acupressure apps, illustrate just how intrinsic the quest for beauty and groundedness is to the human condition.

A birthday cake had lit candles around it, with each candle representing a year of the celebrant’s life. The celebrant blows ...

A study of preserved plant remains found in the biblical home of Goliath has revealed fascinating insights into the mysterious rituals and religious practices of an ancient civilization. The plant ...

Researchers have discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals.

One of the few existing Egyptian Bes mugs was investigated to discover its use. It was found through chemical analysis that the mug once held a psychedelic concoction used in ancient rituals.

Then, back in character, in Greek: “Do not go searching for danger out on restless seas!” As he chanted, power walkers stopped in their tracks; a few circled the improvised stage, curious.