A team of archaeologists has announced the discovery of a monumental stone relief in Iraq depicting King Ashurbanipal, along with Ishtar, Ashur, and other religious figures. “This find is a rare and invaluable window into the spiritual and political world of one of history’s most powerful empires.”
Culture
A Library for Us: Adocentyn Research Library Expands Collection
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The Adocentyn Research Library has surpassed 20,000 volumes, expanding its one-of-a-kind collection of Pagan, occult, and esoteric texts. With rare artifacts, Tarot decks, ancient manuscripts, and more, it’s a community treasure trove for seekers and scholars alike.
Europe
Lapis Modernorum Philosophorum: CERN (Very Briefly) Creates Gold From Lead
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Scientists at CERN announced that they succeed in the alchemical quest of creating gold from lead.
News
Pickens, SC Pagan Market targeted again
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Community Advisory: Stillwater Christian Fellowship has announced plans to return to The Market on the Mill, aiming to “bring the Gospel” to those they believe are “deceived and enslaved” by Pagan and Witchcraft practices.
Europe
Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 8, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes ,Pagan organizations and members of the community begin reacting to the election of Pope Leo XIV, a highly important prehistoric mound was plundered in Sweden, Changes to our events page and Star’s weekly tarot.
Indigenous Land
Analysis: Oak Flat and “Substantial Burden”
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Our correspondent, Sean Little, who has been following the story for years, offers analysis and a final round-up of the Oak Flat case, examining the critical legal battles over sacred land, the evolving interpretation of “substantial burden,” and what this precedent means for Indigenous and minority religions in the United States.