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The merging of the ancient Greek and Egyptian gods Isis/Persephone (left) and Serapis/Hades (right) is an example of religious syncretism. Credit: Heraklion Archaeological Museum / CC0 / Wikimedia ...

Archaeologists exploring a cave system near the center of the Maya city of Chichen Itza unexpectedly came upon several chambers filled with ritual objects. This discovery supports the theory that when ...

Everyone loves a good comeback story. And for two ancient Chinese porcelain ducks, it's been quite a journey. Crafted during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), they were intended as incense burners for the ...

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 — Over 224 years ago, when migrants from China's Kwangtung province first arrived in Penang, many sought the help of local associations to find lodging and work. This led to the ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. NMNH - Anthropology Dept.

Burning sage — also known as cleansing — is an ancient spiritual ritual. Certain types of sage have antimicrobial properties and may provide additional benefits. Where did the practice originate?

The traditional Middle Eastern incense called bukhoor, or bakhoor, is often passed among guests so they can imbue the lingering fragrance into their hair, clothes and hands. Shutterstock Looking to ...