New imaging technology has allowed scientists to decipher the tattoos of an Iron Age mummy—and study them like never before.

Curators at the National Museum of World Culture in Sweden recently invited a group of Zambian women to help understand the ...

A young Inuit artist brings back the powerful tradition of tattooing through ancestral techniques and cultural pride.

State The month of Sawan is unlike any other. As monsoon rain nourishes the parched earth, a spiritual thirst also awakens in ...

Introduction Art is not just paint on canvas, lyrics in melody, or movements on stage mdash; it is the lifeblood of humanity ...

What are leeches doing in modern hospitals? From surgery to arthritis, find out how these ancient creatures are saving lives today.

First-time author Joan Schwartz marks her entry into publishing with the release of "Divine Healing: Ancient Secrets of Our Ancestors" (published by Balboa Press). Blending ancient spiritual ...

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Acupuncture, an ancient healing therapy involving the insertion of fine needles into specific body points, is experiencing a resurgence as part of holistic health practices. Patanjali Wellness ...

Ancient temples used storytelling, dream interpretation, symbols, and sacred rituals to shape patient expectations. The expectation, combined with calm surroundings and compassionate “doctors,” may ...

Archaeological evidence shows many of these ingredients formed the foundation of ancient healing systems across cultures, used therapeutically long before pharmaceutical alternatives existed.