Barrett was not involved in the new study. “Inebriation played an important ritual role in some ancient Egyptian festivals, especially festivals associated with the flooding of the Nile ...

New evidence has confirmed the use of hallucinogenic substances in ancient Egyptian rituals. Researchers discovered plant-based psychoactive compounds in a 2,200-year-old ceremonial vessel.

Archaeologists believe they’ve fully excavated eight rooms carved from stone, which were used for ritual practices during ... they believe to be a site of ancient ritualistic worship for the ...

A pregnant woman's dismembered remains from over 1,000 years ago, along with unusual burial artifacts spanning multiple cultures, point to a possible ritual sacrifice in coastal Ecuador Drawing of ...

(JTA) — Every seven years, in ancient times, Jewish men ... and more than half of all Jews live far from Jerusalem — but the ritual is still inspiring Jews around the world to gather together.

The three may represent powerful people in an offshoot of the ancient Caral culture ... The figurines were likely deposited as ritual offerings before the construction of a building.