The Conversation explores the origins of the long and interesting journey the Easter Bunny has taken from European prehistory ...

For centuries, pagan tribes in Europe's Baltic region used sacrificial horses in funeral rituals. Researchers have long ...

Hares were given ritual burials alongside humans during the ... In 1790, the local parson tried to stop the custom due to its pagan associations, but he was unsuccessful, and the custom continues ...

SWANA announces the winners of the Student Design Competition, a student team competition for college students to solve “real ...

A butter lamb has taken center stage on my family’s Easter table for as long as I can remember. Each year at Easter, my ...

One of the fundamental beliefs of the Ancient Greeks was that their beloved gods were immortal, but were they? How did they ...

The Roman emperors were central figures in the ancient Roman religion. The emperor also served as high priest, since he was ...