When we think about animal sacrifice, ancient societies such as the Greeks come to mind. But why did they ritually slaughter animals? What did this do for their society?

THE ancient Turkish city of Hierapolis hosts what is believed to be the oldest ‘Gate to Hell’ on Earth. It is a passage once ...

It's known from historical accounts that the shrine was thought to be a "Gate to Hell" in ancient times, a powerful portal ...

It is believed to be the oldest ‘Gate to Hell’ on Earth and 2000 years later, it lies in ruins - yet visitors should still be wary. It is a passage once used for animal sacrifices to the Greek god of ...

Volcanic eruptions have profoundly impacted human societies throughout history, causing cold weather, reduced sunlight, and ...

Archaeologists have revealed a previously undocumented form of ritual sacrifice involving close relatives among the elites of an ancient culture. For a study published in the journal PNAS ...