Archaeologists exploring Alexandria’s submerged royal quarter have discovered a rare bronze ring depicting the legendary Pharos lighthouse, offering new clues about the ancient wonder and the city’s religious, political, and maritime history.
Europe
The Lady in the Cave: Archaeologists Reveal a Sanctuary to an Unknown Goddess
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Deep inside Spain’s Cova Dones, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of an organized Roman-era cult involving women, ritual offerings, and a mysterious goddess whose worshippers knew her simply by a powerful title: Domina, “the Lady.”
Arts & Culture
Bounded by Blood: Midgardsblot 2026
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Lyonel Perabo recounts his visit to the 2026 Midgardsblot festival in Borre, Norway, featuring bands like Venom, Wolves in the Throne Room, Taake, and the Heilung spin-off Songleikr.
Europe
Remembering King Harald
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Lyonel Perabo on the legacy of Harald V, King of Norway, who passed away on August 28th.
Europe
Serpents and Sabazios: Rare Find Points to Mystery Cult in Roman Spain
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New research from a Roman villa in Spain suggests a rare serpent-decorated vessel may offer early evidence of the mystery cult of Sabazios and reveal how ancient religious traditions traveled across the Mediterranean world.
Culture
Italy Protects Sacred Mountain and Ancient Temple of Jupiter Site
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Italy has granted new protections to Monte Cavo, the ancient sacred mountain of Jupiter Latiaris, safeguarding the Temple of Jupiter site, the Via Sacra, and a landscape central to the religious life of ancient Latium.