In many African cultures, mask-wearing rituals serve as a cornerstone of traditional ceremonies, and they also provide an ...

Why some people embrace masks while others shun them is not just about government directives and medical advice - it's also about culture and history, a debate over evidence, and even about ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." Here's what to know about its popular symbol: the Mardi Gras masks.

The Osaka Center for Cultural Heritage announced the find at the Nishi-Iwata ruins in Higashi-Osaka on April 24. It marks the third time for a wooden mask from the period to be discovered in Japan.

Now, Japanese researchers think the differences in cultural acceptance may be traced ... outside in Europe and North America, but wearing a mask is not as popular as it is in Japan.