Culture
Review: “Vikings: Warriors of the North Sea”
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Sprocket Wagner reviews “Vikings: Warriors of the North Sea,” on exhibit at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Science Museum until September 4th.
Europe
Anger and confusion over destruction of menhirs in France
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There is controversy over the reputed destruction of 39 standing stones, or menhir, in the French village of Carnac. But the accounts of what happened are disputed between the Carnac government and a local archeologist.
Paganism
How were personal altars used in ancient Pagan traditions?
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SianLuc Heart surveys the different forms of personal altars found in a variety of religious traditions, with a focus on ancient paganisms.
Paganism
Religious diets and food taboos of ancient pagans
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SianLuc Heart returns to The Wild Hunt with an investigation into food taboos in ancient pagan cultures.
Europe
Sacred Fire: Beltane’s Indo-European Roots and Multicultural Connections
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Elyse Welles surveys ancient antecedents of Beltane celebrations from across the cultures descended from the Indo-Europeans.