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Holy chickens: Did Medieval religious rules drive domestic chicken evolution?
Chickens were domesticated from Asian jungle fowl around 6,000 years ago. Since domestication they have acquired a number of traits that are valuable to humans, including those concerning appearance, reduced aggression and faster egg-laying, although it is not known when … Continue reading
Cave discoveries shed new light on Native and European religious encounters in the Americas
A project led by archaeologists from the British Museum and the University of Leicester has discovered remarkable evidence which shows how the first generations of Europeans to arrive in the Americas engaged with indigenous peoples and their spiritual beliefs deep … Continue reading
Four Italian religious processions receive UN honour
(ANSA) – Viterbo, December 4 – Religious processions in four Italian communities that each feature volunteers bearing an enormous structure on their shoulders have been added to a United Nations world heritage listing. Ceremonies in Viterbo, Sassari, Nola and Palmi … Continue reading