The Wild Hunt (https://wildhunt.org/category/science)
New research suggests the healing effects of forests may not come from tree scents alone. A study on essential oils found little measurable benefit, reinforcing growing evidence that immersion in living ecosystems, not bottled nature, may be what truly restores human well-being.
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.
Researchers digitizing ancient cuneiform tablets at the University of Copenhagen uncovered records ranging from beer receipts to anti-witchcraft rituals, offering new insight into how early civilizations kept tabs on spirits.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Russians turn to Witchcraft amid uncertainty, new research on happiness (is it Witchcraft?), a remembrance of elder and Witch Margot Adler, we mark the crossing of the Veil for Ted Gill, Star’s Tarot of the Week, and Earth Day events.
New research on pilgrimages across three traditions finds that the physical and emotional demands of sacred journeys can lead to profound inner change, cultivating reflection, gratitude, and a renewed sense of connection to self, community, and the sacred.
International Dark Sky Week begins as advocates urge a return to darker nights. As light pollution grows, the observance highlights ecological harm, threatened species, and even the spiritual loss of the stars that once shaped human ritual, story, and connection.
