The winter solstice inspired major Ancient Greek celebrations focused on renewal and divine intervention, bringing about the essential rebirth of...

The winter solstice inspired major Ancient Greek celebrations focused on renewal and divine intervention, bringing about the essential rebirth of...

The winter solstice occurs on December 21st in our current calendar and marks the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. For many...

With ancient standing stones and modern midwinter festivals, the West Penwith peninsula is a land of magic and mystery

Music and carols are on the agenda for this weekend, the last one in December before Christmas Day. This weekend also marks the arrival of the Winter...

Music and carols are on the agenda for this weekend, the last one in December before Christmas Day. This weekend also marks the arrival of the Winter...

'Skål to the return of the sun and the promise of a new year filled with light and abundance,' writer says of Sunday morning's solstice arrival

'Skål to the return of the sun and the promise of a new year filled with light and abundance,' writer says of Sunday morning's solstice arrival

Known as dung zi in Cantonese and dongzhi in Mandarin, the winter solstice is one of the most important celebrations for Chinese families. Read full...

The Cyclopes of ancient Greek mythology were one of the most enigmatic and peculiar creatures that both fascinated and confused the ancient Greeks for...