Anand Yadav, 35, was reportedly convinced by an occultist that his dreams of becoming a father would come true if he swallowed a live chick as part of a ritual.

An ancient ritual compound has come to light in the deepest, darkest part of a cave located in what’s now northern Israel. Homo sapiens groups assembled at the cave to hold torchlit ceremonies ...

For nearly 300 years, a family’s ancestral house in India's southern state of Kerala has been the stage for theyyam, an ancient folk ritual. Rooted in ancient tribal traditions, theyyam predates ...

Holly, ivy, white-berried mistletoe and vibrant red poinsettias all serve to add festive cheer to the home, both inside and ...

As Anya walked into the fertility clinic for an appointment to have her eggs retrieved, she was already starting to panic. The modern miracle of in vitro fertilization has scary moments for all ...

Pope Francis will commence a centuries-long Catholic tradition on Christmas Eve and introduce a first-time, historical addition to the holy ritual. Starting on Dec. 24, the pontiff will open a ...

Around 180 mostly elderly people have been killed in Haiti after they were reportedly suspected of witchcraft. Gang leader Monel "Mikano" Felix ordered the massacre in Cite Soleil - a densely ...