Review: “Wake Up Dead Man” is Rian Johnson’s caper of redemption and religious leadership
Luke Babb reviews the new Benoit Blanc film and discovers that, in the midst of a murder mystery steeped in Catholic imagery, there is a lot to consider about the…
Pagan Community Notes – Welcome Jólasveinar! er… December 11, 2025
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, the Yule Lads are upon us! But there’s more: Britain continues to see growth in its Pagan population, Vogue explores why Gen Z is…
Earliest Astronomical Architecture in the Americas Uncovered: A Place Where Warriors Watched the Sun
ew excavations at Chankillo uncovered an early astronomical structure and a ritual vessel of warrior-astronomers, revealing that ancient Andean elites linked cosmology, political authority, and martial power long before the…
A Yuletide Act of Civil Disobedience in the American South
Today’s story is an update on last week’s Rutherfordton events where officials denied a permit for a small Pagan-led vigil, citing undocumented restrictions and a coercive “Christian parade” alternative, Continue…
A “Demonic” Drag Show May Signal a New Religious Liberty Front
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s warnings about a “demonic” drag show are part of a wider pattern targeting institutions he claims are hostile to Christianity. Civil liberties advocates say this…
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Magic, Paganism, and the Witch Who Refuses to Break
“‘No good deed goes unpunished,'” writes Erick DuPree after seeing the new film Wicked: For Good. “The song had always been powerful, but in Erivo’s hands it felt like something…
The World: reflecting on the Fool’s Journey in the dark time of the year
“What is the light in our lives? Who brings joy and pleasure to our being?” writes Clio Ajana. “Despite the rash of sales for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and…
Ten Years of Wildly Hunting: Reflections on Pagan journalism
“Ten years already!” writes Lyonel Perabo in this retrospective. “This anniversary of sorts made me think back a little bit about both my “career,” The Wild Hunt, and Pagan journalism…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of Krampuslauf!… er, December 4, 2025
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, Pagan Community Notes: The Cold Moon Is Here, but Krampusnacht Awaits! Continue reading Pagan Community Notes: Week of Krampuslauf!… er, December 4, 2025 at…
Cats have been lying about their age: ancient DNA tells part of the Tail
Ancient DNA reveals domestic cats originated in North Africa, not the Levant, and spread far later than believed—reaching Europe after 200 BCE and China via the Silk Road around 730…