In 1931, the Skhūl I fossil was uncovered at Mugharat es-Skhūl (the Cave of the Children), also known as Skhūl Cave, Israel.

The nearly 5,000-year-old remains of a "sacrificial ass" and three other donkeys from a faraway land have been discovered ...

Tokyo Disney Resort announced dates and details of their annual Disney Halloween event, including the returning Disney Villains parade and Halloween Greeting. For the first time, Tokyo Disney will ...

Weight-loss drugs are this decade’s blockbuster medicines. Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro help people with diabetes ...

The National Museum of Funeral History houses the country’s largest collection of funeral service artifacts and memorabilia, offering a surprisingly upbeat look at how we’ve commemorated our dearly ...

A Dia de los Muertos altar without sugar skulls is like a Charms Blow Pop without the bubble gum inside. It's a must-have. Sure, you can be lazy and go buy pre-decorated skulls, but if really want ...

Festivals are a gateway to experiencing the heart and soul of a culture, providing a glimpse into traditions, beliefs, and the joyous spirit of a community. While some celebrations are widely known, ...

This festive project, marking Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), allows students to celebrate Hispanic culture by decorating colorful sugar skulls, which symbolize the sweetness of life and ...

Day of the Dead festivities usually take place Nov. 1 and 2, depending on the age of the deceased person you are honoring. But sometimes celebrations can kick off as early as Halloween night.

Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos is not "Mexican Halloween." To celebrate, people make an ofrenda (altar) and eat candy sugar skulls (calaveras).

Sugar skulls are a Mexican tradition that occurs during the Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead celebrations, in late October through Nov. 2 to line up with the Catholic All Saints Day and All ...

The Day of the Dead combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls’ Day, a holiday that Spanish invaders brought to Mexico starting in the early 1500s. The holiday ...