Ancient followers of the Eleusinian Mysteries may have used a highly toxic fungus to create psychedelic hallucinations during their rituals, a new chemical analysis suggests.

Researchers discovered a cult temple at the necropolis of Sasso Pinzuto in Tuscany, Italy, dating to the 7 th century. The temple had somehow remained undiscovered among 120 tombs carved into a ...

A rare Roman temple dedicated to mystery cult deity Mithras was discovered in Germany, with the oldest-known sanctuary in Bavaria dating to the first or second centuries A.D.

The cult was around at the same time as the start of Christianity.

Archaeologists uncovered traces of ancient Greek cult activity in an exposed riverbed at Pertosa-Auletta Caves, officials said. Photo from the Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: An ancient Norwegian cult site was active until the time a landslide struck in roughly 800 B.C. Since then, nobody has known about any of what was ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Archaeologists in Norway have uncovered human remains and ...