This codex tells the story of the mythical migration that gave rise to the Mexico we know today
Tira de la Peregrinacion, sheet 4 Public Domain - Museo Nacional de Antropología (Mexico D.F.)
Credentials with stamps and a shell on the road to Santiago de Compostela Stig Alenas - Shutterstock
The “pilgrim’s passport” is both a practical tool and a symbol of the journey, with roots in medieval Europe.
The pinecone as a symbol of strength and unity Asociación Amigos del Camino de Santiago en Ávila
Pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago in the lead-up to the Xacobeo 2027 might receive a golden pinecone as a gift — an unexpected token of fraternity and camaraderie
St Ignatius of Loyola's Cave at Manresa (Spain Isacco - Shutterstock
Known as the place where Saint Ignatius of Loyola experienced his transformative retreat in 1522, the city has become a focal point for spiritual seekers.
Interior of the church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, the most sacred place for all Orthodox Ethiopians in Aksum, Ethiopia. Dmitry Chulov - Shutterstock
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.
Wandering on a Russian taiga AntonSan - Shutterstock
The “Way of a Pilgrim”, a classic spiritual work from Russian literature, transcends its religious origins, resonating with those seeking to explore the inner dimensions of life.
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
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’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
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…