Dr Fiona Murphy says traditions like The Biddy on 1 February remind us of the threads that hold us together as a people.

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Here's a quick Valentine's Day history, from possible pagan origins to Catholic saints ...

St. Brigid's Day, celebrated on February 1st, honors both the Christian saint and the ancient Celtic goddess Brigid. It marks ...

Who is Cupid and why does he get to decide who falls in love? Explore the Roman rituals of Valentine’s Day and the mythology ...

Llantilio Crossenny church dates back to 6th century when a local chieftain Iddon asked St Teilo for help in a battle against ...

A museum has been seeking a new tour guide for a medieval cave with mysterious carvings. Royston Cave in Hertfordshire lies 8m below a crossroads and contains extensive wall carvings, which the museum ...

Image of one of the rooms discovered in the ancient complex. An ancient pagan worship place, allegedly sealed by ancestors of Jesus Christ has been discovered in the heart of Jerusalem after ...

The second book of Kings describes Hezekiah’s suppression of pagan places of worship, or “high places.” It outlines how he “removed the high places, smashed the sacred stones” and “did ...

There has been a rise in the proportion of women seeking abortions despite using "natural" methods to prevent pregnancy, like fertility tracking apps, a study in England and Wales suggests.

Birth rates are falling in the world's highly developed countries. In the 20th century, fertility decline has been associated with advancements in economic and human development, leading to the ...

From Greek mythology to the Aztecs and ancient Sumerians, these cultures revered the moon Goddess for her cycles that affected agriculture and fertility ... resurgence of Wicca and other Pagan ...