Researchers have discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals.

One of the ancient Egyptian pantheon’s most celebrated deities was Bes–an impish, feline god associated with motherhood, childbirth, and homes. Archeological evidence indicates his popularity ...

In an archaeological first, scientists have scraped the organic residue within a 2,000-year-old head-shaped drinking vessel, called a Bes mug, to identify its past contents. Bottoms up for Bes.

Michelle Spear explores why has the heart, more than any other organ, has been imbued with such deep symbolism and power ...

Explore the eerie and fascinating world of Roman Egyptian magic, where magicians summoned demons for protection, mischief, or practical help. From simple invocations to elaborate rituals involving ...

Archaeologists have discovered the "richly decorated" tomb of an ancient Egyptian dignitary that is filled with magic spells aimed at protecting against snake bites. The tomb, thought to date to the ...

Various artifacts that are thought to have been used for magic rituals were discovered on an ancient pilgrimage route winding through the Eliat Mountains in southern Israel. It is the largest group of ...

Ancient Greek love spells were aggressive acts of psychological warfare designed to bind, torture, and enslave.

The study, published in Science Advances, analyzed 82 humans from the Alsace region (around 4300–4150 cal BC) and found statistically significant chemical differences between those treated “normally” ...