One of the birthplaces of American music is Congo Square in New Orleans, where enslaved people gathered to sing, dance, drum, and preserve their traditions.

The challenge was taken up by Prince Henry of Portugal. Between 1424 and 1434, he sent 14 ship expeditions to round the perilous cape. None succeeded. All turned back from fear or foul weather. Yet ...

Have you ever been to an Irish wake? If so, you may have heard of the ancient tradition of keening or the superstition of the 'hungry grass'. In this episode, Dan is joined by the hosts of the After ...

A continent-wide genomic study of both savanna and forest elephants in Africa has found that African elephants once roamed widely, both species exchanging genes throughout their range. However, as ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Ancient+Brave has built a loyal brand anchored on daily rituals. In a category obsessed with ...

Officials recently unveiled the remains of an ancient religious complex at a site often identified with a biblical city cited in the Old Testament. The ritual complex, dedicated to the local deity ...

The South Asian summer monsoon sustains billions of people today. For a long time, the prevailing scientific view has held that the formation and intensification of the South Asian summer monsoon were ...

Studying ancient history means encountering some unsettling traditions. For me, that included learning about “sunjang,” a funeral practice in which servants were buried alive with their masters. With ...

A new chemical and microscopic analysis of Pompeii residues documents a sacrificial rite that had only been previously described by ancient Roman writers and artists. Reading time 3 minutes The ...

People in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii burnt aromatic resins imported from as far away as what is now sub‑Saharan Africa and India in household incense burners 1. Incense burners, or censers, ...

Rituals are fascinating threads that weave through the tapestry of human history, connecting us to our ancestors while shaping our modern identity. They have the power to transcend time, providing a ...