News
Smiling might help research says
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New research suggests that smiling can help mitigate the affects pf ain under some circumstances.
Paganism
North Dakota Bills promote Christian Nationalist Agenda and declare the “Kingship of Jesus Christ”
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Three bills introduced in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly appear to herald additional legislation supporting a Christian Nationalist agenda.
Culture
Reassembled Svingerud Stone Reveals Layers of Early Runic Inscriptions
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Research published in February 2025 examines the Svingerud Stone, a runestone uncovered in a Norwegian grave site, appears to be the earliest known written depiction of the Proto-Norse language. The researchers say the discovery provides new insights into the origins of runic writing.
Culture
Pagan Community Notes: Week of February 6, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Aquarian Tabernacle Church leaders Belladonna Laveau and Dusty Dionne join the 50501 protests in Washington State, Pagan religious leaders release a statement in support of Right Reverend Budde, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is coming up, calls for papers on What is a Witch? and Perilous Passages, upcoming events, plus Occult Elvis and Lady Gaga—all of that, all at the same time!
News
Fertility Ritual shows the “ever-growing tapestry of Romano-British belief”
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Research on a painted baculum discovered in 2015 offers rare insight into a Romano-British fertility ritual, shedding light on the magical practices of an ancient society.