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Interior of the church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, the most sacred place for all Orthodox Ethiopians in Aksum, Ethiopia. Dmitry Chulov - Shutterstock

The Ark of the Covenant: A pilgrimage to Axum

StoriesJanuary 21, 2025

According to Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, the Ark was taken to Axum by Menelik I, the legendary son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

The Tiber River in Rome, showing the Tiber Island on the left and the Ponte Fabrizio (Pons Fabricius) at the center. The dome on the right is the principal synagogue of Rome. By Nicholas Hartmann - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Roman route of the “Houses of Life” and the ruse of “K’s Illness”

StoriesJanuary 14, 2025

In 2016, the Wallenberg Foundation officially recognized the Fatebenefratelli Hospital as a sanctuary to persecuted individuals during the Holocaust.

Aerial view of the Great Enclosure of Great Zimbabwe ruins Framalicious - Shutterstock

The Great Zimbabwe: Pilgrimage to an ancient African wonder

StoriesJanuary 10, 2025

The Great Zimbabwe’s enigmatic presence has inspired myths and legends over the centuries. Today it continues to inspire awe as a symbol of African heritage and resilience

Devotees visiting the Kumbh Mela festival in Pryagraj Denis.Vostrikov - Shutterstock

Prayagraj and the quest for purification: Kumbh Mela 2025

StoriesJanuary 7, 2025

The Kumbh Mela, held once every 12 years, is a convergence of history, myth, and spiritual yearning. Prayagraj, in Uttar Pradesh, is home to the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of…

Beautiful scenery of the Nile on the front of Abu Simbel muratart - Shutterstock

Abu Simbel: An ancient pilgrimage to the edge of the Egyptian empire

StoriesJanuary 3, 2025

For ancient travelers and pilgrims, Abu Simbel was a site of awe and devotion, drawing visitors from the Nile Valley and beyond to pay homage to the gods and the…

Los alineamientos de Carnac, Bretaña, Francia

The alignments of Carnac, Brittany, France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. travellight - Shutterstock

The Carnac Stones: Prehistoric paths to the sacred

StoriesDecember 31, 2024

Could these stones, erected between 4500 and 3300 BCE, have been part of a prehistoric pilgrimage route?

Treasury of Athens at Delphi saiko3p - Shutterstock

The Oracle of Delphi: Prophecy and pilgrimage in Ancient Greece

StoriesDecember 27, 2024

Delphi’s magnetic pull as a spiritual, cultural, and political destination mirrors many of the hallmarks of pilgrimage traditions.

Muslim pilgrims climb the Mount of light "Jabal An-Nour" where located the Hira cave. Nurlan Mammadzada - Shutterstock

Mount Jabal al-Nour: A journey to the Cave of Revelation

StoriesDecember 24, 2024

Towering above the outskirts of Mecca, Mount Jabal al-Nour holds profound significance in Islamic history and spirituality.

American soldiers fighting near Monte Cassino, Italy United States Army in World War II: The War against Germany and Italy - Pictorial Record, Washington, D.C. 1988. Public Domain

The Hero Who Saved Montecassino: Julius Schlegel’s Quiet Courage

StoriesDecember 20, 2024

Montecassino Abbey was on the verge of being lost in the 20th century, were it not for the courage of one man, as great as he was humble.