Marriage, as a social institution, has undergone numerous transformations across the world, and India is no exception. In ...

Finnish weddings are replete with age-old customs that have been passed through generations, giving a sneak-peak into the ...

Love marriages were uncommon in ancient Greece. At best, a couple might have felt some mutual attraction, but romantic love was rarely the foundation of marriage.

Marriage licenses arrived in the U.S. in the colonial era — Massachusetts started recording marriages at the local level in 1639 and statewide two years later, according to the University of ...

Somewhere around 1549, an English priest introduced love into marriage. Sort of. Thomas Cranmer, the archbishop of Canterbury during Henry VIII’s break with Rome, was the author and compiler of ...

Ancient DNA reveals that during the Iron Age, women in ancient Celtic societies were at the center of their social networks — unlike previous eras of prehistory.

Japanese culture is rich in traditions and customs, and this extends to the realm of marriage. Here are six Japanese marriage customs that highlight the unique aspects of tying the knot in Japan.

Two recently discovered ancient gold rings set with garnets reveal how Greek trends and customs became part of life in Jerusalem 2,300 years ago. CNN values your feedback 1.

Two recently discovered ancient gold rings set with garnets reveal how Greek trends and customs became part of life in Jerusalem 2,300 years ago. CNN values your feedback 1.