UN plastics treaty delayed while scientists report more microplastic damage
A plastics treaty at the UN to protect both people and the environment has yet to be ratified. Meanwhile, new research finds microplastics not only in human tissue but now…
Meta claims “More Speech and Fewer Mistakes” while ending Fact-Checking and Updating Guidelines
Meta – owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp – announces that it is ending its fact-checking program as it aligns with the incoming Trump administration’s views on speech possibly allowing…
Scientists may have found a way to measure meditation effectiveness
TWH – Meditation and mindfulness practices have been a mainstay of many Pagan practices. In some traditions, meditations and similar contemplative practices are central to spiritual development. A new study…
“Ah, potential customer”: a review of the World of Warcraft Tarot
TWH’s Guildmaster, Manny Tejeda y Moreno, reviews a new Warcraft-themed tarot from Insight Editions, which brings the computer game’s characters and lore to the major and minor arcana. Continue reading…
What Goes Up Must Come Down
Like the god, Janus – we are able to look forward and backward at this time. Whether it is the cold, turn of the calendar pages, or just the break…
“Oracles, Omens, and Answers” explores history of divination from tarot to TikTok
A new exhibit at the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Library explores thousands of years of practices in divination and prediction, from oracle bones to horoscope apps – and even includes…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of January 2, 2025
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: It’s time for a nap as we celebrate the Sleep Festival. No one knows its origins, but taking naps always sounds like a good…
Editorial: The Bros and Beasts of 2025
TWH’s editor-in-chief, Manny Tejeda y Moreno looks into 2025 and wonders how history might be repeating itself with the rise of the “broligarchy.” Continue reading Editorial: The Bros and Beasts…
2024: A Year in Review from our Pagan Window
As we say goodbye to 2024, we take a moment to look back on major stories we covered this past year. Continue reading 2024: A Year in Review from our…
The Making and Disposing of Ancestors: Researchers say Stone Age Societies had a Process
Recent archaeological research at the Neolithic site of Masseria Candelaro in southern Italy has unveiled a rare and compelling glimpse into how ancient societies created and interacted with their ancestors.…