Have you ever stopped by the grocery store on your way to a dinner party to grab a bottle of wine? Did you grab the first one ...

New research reveals that ancient Easter Island was not isolated but played a key role in spreading ceremonial traditions ...

Groundbreaking research undertaken by Uppsala University and published in the journal Antiquity (via Ancient Origins) has rewritten previously held beliefs about the remote society of Rapa Nui, also ...

A new study suggests that the island of Rapa Nui, otherwise known as Easter Island, didn’t develop in the extreme manner of ...

Hot cross buns have long heralded the start of Easter in the western world, with the marked cross on top a symbol of Christian faith — but they actually started as part of pagan rituals.

Various religious and pagan customs influence the Easter tradition we know today. For example, rabbits have long been seen as symbols of fertility and new life. These animals are known for their high ...

A Springtime Symbol The Folk Origins of Ostara Perhaps the most popular origin myth for the Easter Bunny concerns the Germanic Pagan goddess of spring, Ostara, to whom hares were supposedly sacred.

If you're wondering about the history behind Easter eggs, you've come to the right place to find out Easter egg origins and how they became a symbol of spring.

English Heritage has claimed that Easter was not originally Christian. The charity is accused of “whitewashing” the holiday by claiming its roots lie in a pagan festival celebrating the start ...

The Conversation explores the origins of the long and interesting journey the Easter Bunny has taken from European prehistory to today.

The Conversation explores the origins of the long and interesting journey the Easter Bunny has taken from European prehistory to today.