Ancient Daoist mystics believed death was not the end but a barrier that could be broken through terrifying rituals, starvation diets, sexual control, breath manipulation and dangerous alchemy. Some ...

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 ...

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Mount Sinai was the culmination of a 400-year process that began when God selected our ancestor Abraham. This revolutionary ...

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Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor answered a call he didn’t have to. He exemplified a sense of duty that is timeless ...

Mohini Ekadashi, a sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, will be observed on April 27, 2026. This powerful day, falling in the Vaishakha month, is an opportunity for devotees to observe a rigorous fast ...

Despite changes in daily life, many of these traditions remain visible, particularly in how communities gather around ...

Kalashtami, a significant day for worshipping Lord Kaal Bhairav, falls on May 9, 2026. Devotees observe fasts and perform ...

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Living funerals — where people near the end of life plan and attend their own memorials — are becoming increasingly popular.