This video explores how the Norse world transformed from pagan warriors to Christian kingdoms. Tracing the gradual ...

BOTH: And you are listening to In The Know, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota. HEINEN: We are less than a week out from Halloween, one of the most widely celebrated holidays in ...

A 1,000-year-old cemetery discovered near Kyiv, Ukraine, is presumed to have a pagan history. Researchers found some skeletons with buckets on their feet and elaborate rings around their necks. The ...

Though December 25 is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the date itself and several of the customs we've come to associate with Christmas actually evolved from pagan traditions ...

Valentine's Day heralds the midpoint of February when couples will exchange flowers and chocolates, head out for a romantic candlelit dinner and celebrate their enduring love. Whether you find the ...

Valentine's Day is almost here, but it wasn't always the heart-filled, card-giving, chocolate-gifting holiday we know today. Here's everything you should know about the history of the beloved holiday ...