When Japanese forces outlawed Christian worship and promoted polygamy in Papua New Guinea, a young lay catechist refused to ...

Archaeologists once assumed that men were responsible for seafaring trade in Papua New Guinea. New research shows how women ...

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Romans celebrated Saturnalia — a lively winter festival honoring the god Saturn. Marked by feasting, gift-giving, and role reversals where slaves and masters switched places, Saturnalia was a time of ...

9 British and Irish Christmas traditions you need to adopt right now Brussels sprouts, roast goose and Wrenboys are all important aspects of the season.

Shakespeare’s Globe has revealed plans to produce a new musical on its main stage over the Christmas period. From 29 November, the Globe Theatre will host Pinocchio, directed by Sean Holmes, with book ...

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era ...