The Sights and Sounds of History
Sheri Barker takes a detour to visit Gettysburg, the site of the pivotal battle of the U.S. Civil War, and considers the effect of the conflict on the land, its…
Friendly Advice for Beginning Heathens
Karl E.H. Seigfried reflects on his 15 years of running the popular Norse Mythology Facebook Page and offers advice to new Heathens, including why you shouldn’t advertise your faith like…
Pagan Community Notes: August 28, 2025
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: honoring our pets on Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, hundreds of votives confirm a temple of Demeter, a fearsome hypercarnivore named for Sobek, and Star’s…
Judge Strikes Down MN Ban on Faith Statements in College Access Program
A federal judge struck down Minnesota’s ban on faith-based colleges in a dual-credit program, ruling it unconstitutional to exclude schools requiring faith statements. The decision restores access for thousands of…
Texas Ten Commandments Law Halted by Federal Judge- AG Paxton Defies Ruling
A federal judge blocked Texas’ Ten Commandments law for 11 districts, but Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed schools must comply elsewhere, setting up a high-stakes clash over religious freedom and…
A New Mineral Discovered in Japan’s National Stone Named for Amaterasu
A newly discovered mineral, Amaterasuite, has been found in Japan’s national stone, jadeitite. Named for the sun goddess Amaterasu, it reflects both groundbreaking science and deep cultural ties to Shinto…
A cow’s journey from Wales to Stonehenge
Scientists have analyzed the tooth from a 5000 year old cow’s jawbone, which suggests further ties between Stonehenge and the bluestone quarries of southwest Wales. Continue reading A cow’s journey…
Midgard Makers Faire focuses on crafts, spirituality, and inclusion
Following disruptions by members of the far-right at another St. Louis-area Pagan event this summer, the Midgard Makers Faire calls for a “loudly inclusive” approach to Heathenry at its event.…
Pagan Community Notes: August 21, 2025
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: ATC Matriarch Belladonna Laveau shares a message from the Goddess; a Black Moon rises this weekend; Star offers her Tarot for the week; and…
Rare Celtic Warrior figure found in Germany Along with 40,000 other artifacts
Archaeologists at Manching in Bavaria have uncovered a rare three-inch bronze warrior figurine. Cast over two millennia ago, the intricate statuette highlights Celtic artistry and craftsmanship, offering new insight into…