In a world of conflict, Ramadan's message of mercy is a poignant reminder
By Anna Levy
Mercy is key in Islam, especially during the holy month. Here's what that means for Muslims and those outside the faith.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/ramadan-eid-al-fitr-fasting-interfaith-iftar-mercy/105097004
Jewish ritual bath found at Ostia
News - Mysterious 2,400-Year-Old Puppets Unearthed in El Salvador - Archaeology Magazine
https://archaeology.org/news/2025/03/07/mysterious-2400-year-old-puppets-unearthed-in-el-salvador/
Archaeologists uncover 7th-century pagan cult site with ritual offerings in the Netherlands
https://archaeologymag.com/2025/02/7th-century-pagan-cult-site-the-netherlands/
18,000-year-old evidence of cultural cannibalism uncovered in Poland’s Maszycka Cave
https://archaeologymag.com/2025/02/evidence-of-cultural-cannibalism-poland/
Early Runestone Unearthed in Norway
https://archaeology.org/news/2025/02/04/early-runestone-unearthed-in-norway/
1,200-year-old remains of dismembered pregnant woman in Ecuador hint at 'enigmatic' sacrifice to thwart El Niño
Archaeologists Dug Up a Royal Grave—and Found a Secret Chamber Hidden Inside
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a62920905/secret-celtic-burial-chamber/
2,200-year-old Egyptian hallucinogenic rituals confirmed by vase depicting dwarf god
https://archaeologymag.com/2024/11/2200-year-old-egyptian-hallucinogenic-rituals/
Elite Grave from Medieval Mongolia Uncovered
Archaeologists in Mongolia have unearthed an elite grave that sheds light on a little-known era before the rise of the Mongol Empire.
https://www.medievalists.net/2024/09/elite-grave-from-medieval-mongolia-uncovered/
'William the Hippo': The ancient Egyptian statuette deliberately crippled to prevent it wreaking havoc in the afterlife
Genetic analysis of ancient Mayan skeletons challenges virgin girl sacrifice trope
A new study upends myths about pre-colonial religious rites while deepening understanding of Indigenous history
https://www.salon.com/2024/06/26/genome-first-ancient-mayan-ritual-sacrifice/
Kambo guidelines do not reveal 'true risk' of using frog poison, NSW coroner finds
By Hannah Ross
Natasha Lechner died of heart failure just minutes after taking part in a kambo ritual, with the NSW coroner finding the giant tree frog poison can cause death in healthy people as well as those with pre-existing conditions.
