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The Real Story of Halloween reveals its origins as a pagan holiday honoring the dead.
Mesoamerican ballgame, a significant cultural practice and one of the earliest team sports, continues to be played today, reflecting its rich historical legacy.
Three and a half thousand years ago, a tightly packed community thrived in a village on Luxor's west bank, revealing the lives of ordinary ancient Egyptians.
Eight-year-old Moseika guards his family's livestock at night before embarking on a 10-kilometer trek through the savanna to reach school.
Islanders on Tanna have awaited the arrival of John Frum for over 100 years, believing he will bring them cargo from the gods.
Ponchatoula, Louisiana, faced a traumatic scandal involving secret Satan worship, child molestation, and animal sacrifices that echoed themes from HBO's True Detective.
Three and a half thousand years ago, a tightly packed community thrived in a village on Luxor's West Bank, home to ordinary Egyptians living daily lives.
The Maya civilization, flourishing from 250-900 CE, showcased remarkable advancements and complex societies before mysteriously declining and abandoning their cities.
New archaeological evidence sheds light on the lives and practices of Druids, the enigmatic figures of ancient Celtic culture.
Massive funeral ceremonies in Toraja, Indonesia, face transformation as new wealth enables extravagant rituals that challenge traditional practices.
Mount Sorte hosts the annual Baile en Candela, where hundreds of pilgrims engage in rituals to channel the spirits of the goddess María Lionza and her disciples.
Hitler's fascination with the occult influenced his ideology and actions, as he sought supernatural artifacts like the Holy Grail and the Spear of Destiny.
Washing up rituals reveal a spectrum of emotions and attitudes, from a child's aversion to chores to a professional's musical approach in a bustling cafe.
Mukanda ceremony in Zambia marks the transition of young boys into manhood, highlighting the cultural significance and challenges faced by the Luvalé tribe.
Yasmine Akram infiltrates the Côte d’Azur's elite circles, revealing the extravagant lifestyles and secret rituals of the billionaire class in Monte Carlo and Cannes.
On the outskirts of Bucharest, Ashionye Ogene explores Romania's first witch school, revealing the rituals and beliefs of modern witchcraft.
Crocodiles play a vital role in the cultures of various tribes across Papua New Guinea, Australia, Mali, and Chad, symbolizing power, identity, and reverence.
Freemasonry, a society steeped in tradition and secrecy for 300 years, is explored through unprecedented access to the United Grand Lodge of England.
Ancient Mayan temples in Guatemala showcase their architectural grandeur, while shamans perform rituals that highlight the enduring cultural practices of the Mayan civilization.
Snakes evoke a wide range of cultural interpretations, from symbols of evil in Judeo-Christian traditions to sacred figures in various indigenous practices worldwide.
Kali’na people of French Guiana navigate the balance between tradition and modernity, striving to preserve their rich cultural heritage along the Maroni River.
Educated teenagers in suburban Britain engage in brutal 'Federation' fights, using dangerous weapons and filming the violence for an online audience.
Freemasonry, a brotherhood with medieval roots, reveals its age-old traditions and secret rituals as new members undergo initiation into its values of charity and brotherhood.
Sacred initiation ceremonies on the island of Kapo transform boys into men, revealing the deep cultural significance of ancient rituals in Papua New Guinea.
Coca, revered by Andean peoples as a sacred leaf for healing and cultural practices, contrasts sharply with its global perception as merely a source of cocaine.
Over 40 buffalo are sacrificed during elaborate funeral rites in a small village in Sulawesi, marking the return of the deceased to their ancestors.
Sacred elephant processions in Sri Lanka blend Buddhism, Hinduism, and Indigenous traditions, highlighting the complex relationship between faith, culture, and wildlife.
Freemasonry, a male-only fraternity with a 300-year history, combines ancient rituals, charitable work, and a strong sense of brotherhood amidst public skepticism.
More than 20 human remains, believed to be 3,000 years old, were discovered in underground caves on the North Yorkshire Moors.
Three mysterious incidents of black magic rituals in Norfolk, involving human effigies and sheep's hearts, raise questions about their meaning and authenticity.
Gan Zorig invokes ancestral spirits to protect his son in a remote region of Mongolia, using whistling and juniper incense to connect with the spiritual realm.
This episode reveals America's most private organization, the Freemasons, and their secrets.
The number of Geisha in Japan has declined from over 80,000 to just a few thousand, as modernity challenges this traditional art form.
Ancient customs and folk traditions across the UK showcase unique rituals and celebrations, reflecting the rich tapestry of local heritage and community spirit.
Spanish conquerors discovered thousands of Mayan handwritings that reveal the civilization's secret rituals and cultural beliefs, enhancing the understanding of their legacy.
Monks in Zanskar create and destroy sand mandalas, symbolizing life's impermanence.
CAConrad shares how rituals transformed his grief into poetry after the unsolved murder of his boyfriend, emphasizing the healing power of creative expression.
La Scala hosts the Aldo Kushi's rituals and economic plans in Chavez Catarina, Peru.
Cinemas around the world have been shuttered due to COVID-19, leaving thousands of workers jobless and disrupting traditional movie-going culture.
The Sanema tribe in Venezuela uses yopo, a natural hallucinogenic substance, in rituals.
Twice a year, the sun illuminates the sanctuary of the Temple of Ramses II, connecting the pharaoh to the divine forms of Amon and Ra.
More than 30 ethnic groups gather in Bahia to participate in traditional games, where the Matis demonstrate their blowpipe skills and compete with bows and arrows.
Thousands of devotees gather each month in Tamil Nadu to worship the goddess Angalaman, with a notable participation of transgenders in the rituals.
In Qaanaaq, Greenland, hunters maintain ancient narwhal hunting traditions while facing the challenges of a harsh Arctic environment and communal life.
At an altitude of 12,000 feet, 9-year-old Urgan prepares to leave his family in Tang to enter a monastery and study tantric Buddhism.
The Toraja people of Sulawesi live in tongkonan houses, sacred spaces for life and death rituals.
Widespread belief in evil spirits in medieval Britain led to numerous accusations of witchcraft as communities sought explanations for misfortunes.
N’Dorobo hunters in Kenya rely on a feathered guide to harvest honey, which plays a vital role in their culture and sacred brewing traditions.
