Taken from a First Nation community in Canada, the shrine recently began a more than 3,000-mile journey back from the ...

An ancient Roman shrine room was discovered ... it as a place of importance for ritual activities and storing sacred objects. "Pompeii is truly a treasure chest that never ceases to surprise ...

I n Tokyo, participants braved frigid conditions at the Kanda Myojin Shrine for a traditional Japanese ritual aimed at purifying the soul and ushering in good health for the new year. Clad in ...

KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise “evil spirits” and bring good fortune in the year ahead during a traditional event held at Yasakajinja shrine here. Geisha and “maiko” ...