Opinion: No Frith with Folkism
A group of Heathen organizations writes in to reiterate their opposition to Folkish Heathenry and announce their ongoing coalition for inclusive Heathenry. Continue reading Opinion: No Frith with Folkism at…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of July 2, 2026
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: House of Black Cat Magic takes top honors, Star’s Tarot of the Week, community elevations, announcements and celebrations, Independence Day and Canada Day greetings—and…
Ancient Etruscan Masterpieces Return to the Public, Revealing the Etruscan Story of Rome
Rome’s National Etruscan Museum has unveiled the François Tomb frescoes, returning a remarkable Etruscan masterpiece to public view and preserving a powerful vision of mythology, memory, and early Roman history.…
Mexico Begins Consultation with 16,728 Communities on Landmark Indigenous Rights Law
Mexico has begun consulting 16,728 Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities on a landmark rights law intended to implement constitutional reforms recognizing self-determination, legal personality, autonomy, and consultation rights. Continue reading Mexico…
Army Implements Chaplain Uniform Changes as DoD Revises Religious Affiliation Codes
Following criticism over revised military faith codes, the Pentagon issued corrections as the Army rolled out new chaplain uniform policies, prompting renewed questions about representation, visibility, and support for Pagan…
The Ink Has Always Been There: the Grammar of Exclusion in “Witch Hat Atelier”
Beatrix Kondo examines Witch Hat Atelier, a manga and anime set in a world where magic is a craft that can be learned by anyone but has been carefully suppressed…
Decoded curse tablet shows the cultural diversity of magic in the Roman empire
A curse tablet, part of a widespread Roman magical tradition, has been excavated in the Netherlands. It shows evidence of Greek and Egyptian influence as it implores deities and spirits…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 25, 2026
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: EBSAT seeks eco-activist presenters, Thor’s Oak leads the Race Against Hate fundraiser, a new short documentary explores Finding Paganism, Star offers her Tarot of…
World Cup Witchcraft Update: Harry Kane Officially Unhexed
An alleged curse on Harry Kane has sparked renewed discussion of witchcraft, ritual practice, and religion in football, highlighting a decades-long history of spiritual claims that continue to follow the…
Faith Behind Bars: Supreme Court Limits Remedies for Religious Freedom Violations
The Supreme Court ruled against a Rastafarian inmate seeking damages after prison officials forcibly cut his dreadlocks, holding that RLUIPA does not permit personal-capacity lawsuits against state employees for violations…