Want to call in some good luck this spring? Try killing the first snake you see—or any of these other springtime traditions from around the world.

The invasion of the Global North into various countries of the Global South to export democracy has been carried out in such a “benevolent” way that the quantity and quality of democracy back home ...

Discover the fascinating history of Valentine's Day, from ancient Roman festivals and Saint Valentine’s secret marriages to medieval love poetry and modern romantic traditions.

Events are taking place around the country on the fourth bank holiday weekend in honour of one of Ireland's patron saints, St Brigid.

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Today, I am delighted to welcome back Sam Mee to the blog. Many of you will remember Sam from his original article, What ...

Catacombs of Domitilla, Rome, Italy(Courtesy Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology) Deep in the heart of Rome’s largest catacombs, laser beams have unveiled stunning 1,600-year-old early ...

Today, more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold each year. That's 58 million pounds of chocolate!

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have become the grounds of netizen rage and 'satanic' controversy after videos of the opening ceremony went vi.

We’ve featured the International Photography Awards on Bored Panda before, but coming back to this competition always feels like opening a door into a hundred different worlds at once. One minute ...

Discover surprising Valentine’s Day facts—from rumored ancient origins to modern traditions—that explain how February 14 ...

Discover the complex origins of Valentine's Day from Roman martyrs to medieval poets and modern traditions celebrating love worldwide.