Researchers have recently analyzed 5,436 bones that came from roughly 140 dogs that were sacrificed and buried in an English quarry during the Roman era. Found at the Nescot archaeological site in ...

A massive bone pit hints at human sacrifice and fertility rituals when Romans ruled Britain. Dead puppies, potential human sacrifices, and a painted dog penis bone—what was going on in Roman-era ...

Roman 'shrine' discovered in cathedral graveyard could be a sacrifice site linked to fertility and mystery cults, say archaeologists ...

An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, was discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture, demonstrating the ...

Human sacrifice was apparently a normal part of the Celtic rituals, especially of kings in hard times. "The killings tend to be excessive," Kelly, said "in that more is done to the bodies than ...

A team of Italian and German researchers has discovered in the ancient city of Kainua (present-day Marzabotto, near Bologna) the remains of a newborn baby that may be the first solid evidence of the ...

Regardless of the ultimate explanation, one thing appears clear about the new find according to a study published on March 17 in the Cambridge Archeological Journal: human sacrifices were part of it.

Archeologists in Britain discovered what they believe to be an ancient Roman shrine. The discovery was made beneath a graveyard on the grounds of a cathedral in Leicester, England. Leicester was ...

Roman Reigns made his most-awaited return at SummerSlam 2024 and helped Cody Rhodes retain his Undisputed WWE Championship against Solo Sikoa by attacking the self-appointed Tribal Chief.

Roman worship was divided into the public and the private. ... Along with his wife, the regina sacrorum, he performed sacrifices on behalf of the state.