The far-right today shares more than just ideas with white supremacists of yesterday – they also share some pagan-inspired symbols.
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An anthropologist of Japanese religion met followers of Shinto religion online and found how they were building a community and sharing instructions on practice.
Interest in Wicca and witchcraft appears to be increasing, but what exactly is Wicca in the first place?
From village healers to global brands, witches have long cast their spells over commercial transactions.
Ghost stories are often about the departed seeking justice for an earthly wrong. Their sightings are a reminder that ethics and morality transcend our lives.
Valentine’s Day originated as a feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or perhaps two. It took a gruesome path to becoming a romantic holiday.
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