When most people think of Roman festivals, they imagine wild revelry, feasting, and pageantry—but not every sacred day in ancient Rome...

The Dipolieia was an ancient Athenian festival deeply rooted in the city's religious and agricultural traditions. Celebrated annually on...

The ancient Greek world was filled with festivals, each honoring a god or goddess and reflecting societal values and religious beliefs....

Let’s take a little trip back in time—no passport required—to ancient Rome. While everyone knows about the big festivals like Saturnalia...

When we think about ancient Athens, what usually comes to mind are grand debates, marble statues, and the golden age of philosophy. But...

When you think of ancient Greece, you probably picture towering temples, epic heroes, and gods hurling thunderbolts. But tucked away in...

In the shadowed corners of ancient Greece, where superstition intertwined with daily life, the last night of each lunar month was...

Among the many religious observances of ancient Athenian religious life, Plynteria  stood out as a solemn and mysterious festival...

Among the many religious and civic traditions of ancient Athens, Kallynteria  (Greek: Καλλυντήρια) remains a lesser-known but important...

Each year on May 17, we have the opportunity to revisit one of ancient Athens' more fascinating and lesser-known festivals: Bendideia....

Among the many fascinating traditions of ancient Rome, few are as eerie and captivating as Lemuria—an ancient festival dedicated to...

Each year on May 5th, Cinco de Mayo brings vibrant parades, mariachi music, colorful decorations, and plenty of tacos and tequila. For...

There are many ancient Greek festivals, and Thargelia is but one. Where this one stands out is the unique celebration that intertwines...

Each year on May 1st, people across the globe celebrate Beltane, an ancient Celtic festival that marks the halfway point between the...

In the golden age of Athens, when gods walked alongside mortals in myth and ritual, festivals played a vital role in both civic and...

National Zoo Lovers Day is a holiday that is celebrated on April 8th every year in the United States. This holiday is dedicated to...

The Delphinia was an ancient Greek festival celebrated in honor of Apollo Delphinios, a lesser-known epithet of the god Apollo. This...

Hey, holiday enthusiasts! 🌸 April is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for another wild and whimsical edition of...

March isn’t just about St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of spring—there’s a whole world of bizarre, wacky, and downright strange...

February is no stranger to some of the most unique and sometimes bizarre holidays. For those that may not have read any of my previous...