Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations
Archaeologists have revealed a significant discovery in Pompeii—a large fresco depicting the initiation rites of an ancient mystery cult. The…
Severed Skulls with Nails in Iron Age Spain Suggest Complex Ritual Practices
Prehistoric skulls with large iron nails driven through them have been examined, revealing variations in the ritual practices of Iron…
Ancient Bronze Statues Unearthed from Etruscan Healing Spring in Italy
Bronze statues, including depictions of snakes and a child priest, have been uncovered from a hot spring at San Casciano…