Founded in New York in February of 1868, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was initially known as the “Jolly Corks.” The 158-year-old organization began as a […] ...

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The historic installation of New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks on Friday featured fascinating rituals steeped in Catholic Church tradition. From knocking at the doors of historic St. Patrick’s ...

Dedicated "groundhogs" emerge from their burrows and assemble at the Elks Lodge No. 213 in York City each Groundhog Day. Members of the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge of York dutifully continue the ...

In a study published in Telestes, Dr. Joshua Kumbani and Dr. Margarita Díaz-Andreu categorized the various dance scenes depicted in South African rock art, drawing on ethnographic sources, published ...

(The Conversation) — In Tana Toraja, a mountainous region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, villagers pour massive resources into funeral rituals: lavish feasts, ornate effigies and prized water buffaloes for ...

The Santa Maria Elks Lodge No. 1538 held its 48th annual firefighter appreciation night Wednesday. Family, friends, and supporters enjoyed a dinner and awards ceremony recognizing firefighters from ...

This video examines extreme initiation rituals practiced by ancient and isolated tribes. Some required enduring venomous stings, severe pain, or permanent injury. Others involved dangerous jumps, ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said ...