Drawing upon the models presented by the Norse gods Tyr and Thor, Karl E.H. Seigfried argues for the Heathen ethic of taking action against injustice despite personal costs.
Culture
Ancient “Cultic” Space Discovered in the Shadow of the World’s First Metropolis
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Archaeologists in northern Iraq have uncovered a monumental Uruk-period building that may have served as a “cultic space.” The find at Kani Shaie reveals early ritual architecture and deepens understanding of how mountain communities connected to ancient Mesopotamia’s first cities.
Africa
Egypt Announces Discovery of Complete Copy of Canopus Decree
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Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a complete hieroglyphic copy of the Canopus Decree at Tell El-Fara’in, the first in over 150 years, offering new insight into Ptolemaic religion, politics, and calendar reform.
Culture
Witchcraft Accusations and Arrests Abroad Highlight Legal and Cultural Risks
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A recent arrest in Kuwait and similar cases in Sudan and India highlight the dangers of witchcraft accusations worldwide, underscoring the importance for Pagans and Witches to remain cautious and mindful of local customs and laws when traveling or practicing abroad.
Middle East
Debanking, The Christian Right, and Crypto Tech Bros
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President Trump’s Executive Order claims to protect religious groups from debanking, but its language and its context with other executive orders may exclude minority faiths, potentially leaving other religious and small nonprofits vulnerable to selective enforcement and institutional bias.
Middle East
The Grand Egyptian Museum is about to Open and Will Dwarf the Louvre, the MET and British Museum in size
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After two decades, the Grand Egyptian Museum will open this summer near the Giza’s pyramids. The museum will span over 120 acres and showcase over 100,000 artifacts, including Tutankhamun’s treasures.