Wreaths were featured in ancient Roman celebrations of Saturnalia, a mid-December holiday celebrating the agriculture god, Saturn. Circle of holly branches were also likely part of winter solstice ...

Roman time and Saturnalia What about the year-end Roman celebration of Saturnalia, though? When studying this holiday, one primary source is Macrobius, a Roman who lived in the fifth century.

But modern humans aren’t the only ones who have been known to gather in the name of the holiday season. In fact, we’ve toasted to the gods, the New Year, and the new harvest since the birth of ...

A gruesome but fascinating discovery in an ancient cemetery near York has brought fresh light to the brutal world of Roman ...

Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD, and the rest is this history.

Cultures around the world performed rituals on the winter solstice for the return of the sun. While some of these celebrations have been left in the past or absorbed into other winter festivities ...

One of Spain's best-preserved ancient Roman settlements has been set ablaze by fireworks during a local town celebration. The Castell a la Mar event in Calpe, Spain, was taking place as usual ...

Celebrations are set to peak on April 21st, when dozens of participants dressed in Roman attire will march through the city centre’s streets to honour the capital’s history. You can find the full ...