Obsidian was central to Aztec life — not just for crafting sharp tools and sacred offerings, but as a reflection of political ...

New archaeological research by Tulane University and the Proyecto Templo Mayor in Mexico reveals how obsidian—a volcanic ...

Overall, the study authors identified obsidian from seven different outcrops besides Pachuca, including some located in enemy ...

White smoke appeared to billow from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel this afternoon - despite cardinals failing to reach a ...

Catholic Church cardinals attended on Sunday the final mourning mass for late Pope Francis, just three days before gathering ...

In previous decisions, they have insisted that they will be guided by history, using that rationale to allow for more religion in public schools. In this case, however, if they want to follow ...

Growing up Mormon left me disconnected from any real culture. After leaving, I learned how society steals community from ...

For many, religion is a sacred ... Spanish exaggerated the numbers to make the Aztecs look worse. But skeletons don’t lie, this really happened. Ancient Sparta took "tough love" to a whole ...

WASHINGTON In the U.S. capital, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in traditional white shawls chant in the ancient liturgical ... Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the ...

The item resembled an omichicahuaztli, an instrument that was used by pre-Hispanic Mexican cultures, including the Aztecs. "Late Prehistoric South Texas (1300-1528 AD) was characterized by ...