Pagans in Europe and the Middle East gave presents at several winter festivals, including Saturnalia, a raucous Roman festival in honor of Saturn, god of agriculture, which began on Dec. 17.

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The number of senators elected to government varied throughout the history of the Roman Republic, but typically averaged from 300 to 600 senators. By the time Julius Caesar assumed his role as ...

and the Special Jury Prize at the 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. History made! Manoj Bajpayee-starrer The Fable becomes the FIRST Indian film to win Best Film at the 38th Leeds International Film ...

Also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Utsav, the festival marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji, the founder of the Sikh religion. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, the festival is ...

The iconic festival, established in 1970, has become one of the world’s most prestigious music events, hosting legendary performers throughout its history. The Worthy Farm venue has seen ...

Now, the batteau is back for the annual festival. Watch the full story by Dave Parker in the video player above.

The single-day Boots in the Park country music festival will return to SilverLakes Equestrian and Sports Park in Norco with headliner Brooks & Dunn on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The event will also ...

The ancient Irish Celts lived their lives in harmony with the cyclical, seasonal shifts of nature. The halfway point between ...

This Christmas visitors to Avalon Archaeology can experience the Roman festival of Saturnalia, at a family-friendly day on Sunday 15 December. Visitors will be able to see the reconstructions ...

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