Alex Pereira denies Jiří Procházka’s voodoo accusations, dismissing claims of black magic while emphasizing fairness and ...

The banks and delta of the Mono River in Benin are home to mangrove swamps which harbour fish and rare wild birds -- and some ...

The banks and delta of the Mono River in Benin are home to mangrove swamps which harbour fish and rare wild birds -- and some ...

All the same, this is a rich and appealing book. Humankind’s inventiveness in conceptualising the workings of the world emerges with force. Much magic is underpinned by a belief that the everything is ...

Jiri Prochazka reignited discussions about Alex Pereira’s pre-fight rituals during a recent podcast episode with Joe Rogan.

The humble manicure has come a long way. Nowadays there are all sorts of options, from builder polishes to realistic-looking ...

As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the arena are beckoned upon by ...

A new study shows how animal sacrifices in Teotihuacán reveal ancient rituals and cultural connections of people 2,000 years ago.

A wave of color and rhythm sweeps through the ancient town of Ouidah in southern Benin each year during its renowned Voodoo ...

As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the ...

Rituals — collective activities that team members regularly engage in and attribute meaning to — can make a big difference ...

In the ancient town of Ouidah, located in southern Benin, the annual Voodoo Festival unfolds with a vibrant mix of dance, ...