Measuring less than an inch, the jet black charm was likely handcrafted in the fourth century AD, about 300 years after the Romans invaded Britain.

From black cats to elephants, animals have long been seen as more than just companions in many cultures, they’re considered ...

The "Eye of Horus," a depiction of a single stylized eye looking straight ahead, is found throughout ancient Egypt. The ...

The Eye of Horus was a key symbol in ancient Egypt. It appeared on amulets and in tombs. Egyptians believed it offered divine ...

Do you prefer yours with sultanas and spices, or Vegemite and cheese? However you eat them, hot cross buns reflect centuries ...

Amulets: Ancient symbols of faith and fashion The discovery ... who believed they could bring good fortune and ward off evil. These amulets were often worn as pendants, rings, or seals, serving ...

The Israel Antiquities Authority said in the Facebook post: "This beetle, considered sacred in the eyes of the ancient Egyptians, was a symbol of new life, because of the dung ball it created and ...

This was designed by the fucking Nazis, so don’t try to hide behind ‘it’s an ancient symbol they co-opted and I’m taking it back.’ This is flatly Nazi shit.” The merch in question was soon posted to ...

According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), this symbol is “one of a number of ancient European symbols appropriated by the Nazis in their attempt to invent an idealised ‘Aryan/Norse ...

Eggs are an ancient symbol of life and rebirth that feature prominently in Easter celebrations. A favorite Easter event is an egg hunt. Community organizations across Central New York are offering ...

Every individual comes under an unseen threat the moment he or she steps out of their home, which the metaphysical world calls the evil eye spell. The negative gaze can be delivered intentionally ...

Photo via AP In one of the most ancient carnival celebrations in Europe ... The annual procession stems from ceremonies held to ward off evil spirits and bless the harvests to come.