Culture
An Ancient Hymn to Babylon is Reawakened
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Researchers reconstruct an ancient hymn to Babylon using AI.
News
Lawsuit seeks to block Christian-centric Social Studies Standards
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A new lawsuit challenges Oklahoma’s Bible-based public school standards, alleging they violate religious freedom, promote Christian nationalism, and include political misinformation—prompting urgent calls to block implementation before the upcoming school year begins.
Europe
Pagan Community Notes: Weeks of July 3 and July 10, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: A stalking victim in the UK seeks help from an Anglican bishop—only to be accused of witchcraft. In Burundi, six people are murdered following accusations of sorcery. In more uplifting news, Misfit’s Coven announces an expanded leadership team. The Mystic South conference kicks off soon, featuring workshops, rituals, and where the Covenant of the Goddess continues its 50th anniversary celebration and Cherry Hill Seminary offers highlights new programming. And, finally, a happy Independence Day to all who are celebrating in the United States!
Arts & Culture
Mojo, Music, and Magic in Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”
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Noelle Bowles examines Ryan Coogler’s hit film “Sinners,” speaking with Tony Kail, cultural anthropologist and scholar of Hoodoo, about how this story of vampires and the blues in the Jim Crow south faithfully incorporates Hoodoo and rootworking.
Living
Bones of the Mother
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The horizon promised forever, with the land in between rich with life and beauty. The Divine Mother was present everywhere in those fertile fields, hills, and mountains. The endurance of the land and the creatures and spirits who dwell there filled me with awe.