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The deep roots of paganism

A revelatory study shows how pagan traditions not only survived the spread of Christianity but also made its practices their own ...
For generations, our elders found pride in our cultures in subversive ways, in the face of stereotypes and restrictions on our spiritual practices.
With his signature Dadaist irreverence, the artist blends whimsy with menace and playfulness with subversion to unearth ...
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh on Monday released photos showing recent vandalism at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Church in ...
Ari Aster's sun-dappled psychedelic horror Midsommar plays with not only the brightest of hues, but also the most crushingly ...
Three tarot practitioners who left conservative Christian upbringings said using tarot cards helped them reimagine their spirituality.
Horror movies have a unique power to entertain, terrify, and engage audiences by accessing our deepest fears and ...
Today, the dollar sign is a symbol of American power. Learn how this unusual character evolved from colonial currency to the ...
When we think about the visuals that represent America, we might picture the Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagles, the Great Seal ...
A floppy-eared Flemish giant who was larger than life in both size and spirit, Alex suffered complications from cancer ...
From the classic symbols like the beaver and a Tim Horton's cup, to more niche Canadian references like bagged milk and the North American house hippo, Calgary-based artist Lynne Rennie is piecing ...