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We know that ancient civilizations burned or buried their dead. That was common practice in ancient times and the same applies today. What might sound unusual at first is the...

Native Americans believe that we were put on Earth for a special reason, but we often do not know why and without this knowledge we feel lost and confused. That’s...

– “Spain is different!”. Napoleon took this view after his defeat by Spanish guerrilla warfare tactics. Generalissimo Franco’s government later made use of this slogan to promote Spain’s unique appeal...

-Die as a true and brave warrior and you will go to Valhalla, the kingdom of the great Norse god Odin. That was the ultimate goal of every Viking. It...

In order to survive or win a battle, Viking warriors were expected to master a fight with and without weapons. This led to the developed of a martial arts system...

— Ancient Viking funeral traditions and rituals were very complex. Before they adopted Christianity, Vikings were Pagans and they had many customs, practices and beliefs. As in many other ancient...

“What is 2.55 miles long, 69 feet wide, 12 feet high, and covered with feathers”? It’s not particularly difficult to answer this question because the answer is obvious: The Philadelphia...

On December 31, people in Scotland celebrate Hogmanay. It’s a very old tradition and the celebrations continue into the first couple of days of January. Many local areas have their...

– The tradition of New Year’s resolutions started a long time ago and can be traced to ancient Babylon. Today, many people start the New Year by making a promise...

Have you ever wondered what’s behind the ancient Christmas tradition and true meaning of candy canes? Due to the J-shape many people associate candy canes with the name Jesus, but...