The Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism announced the discovery of a statue of the goddess Athena from the Augustan period that is nearly two meters tall in the ancient city of Laodikeia.
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.
Canada
Pagan Community Notes: Week of March 13, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: A Blood Moon rises tonight, Paganicon preparations are underway, and new research dates England’s oldest henge. This week’s observances include the Feast of Anna Perenna and the Akitu Festival. And a word of advice—no matter what demonic forces you fear may be lurking, swallowing rosary beads on an airplane won’t save you… but kicking and screaming will get you arrested.