Europe
Remembering King Harald
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Lyonel Perabo on the legacy of Harald V, King of Norway, who passed away on August 28th.
Arts & Culture
Remembering the Music of 1976
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“As a nation,” writes Clio Ajana, “the bicentennial was the American attempt to enjoy a blissful harmonic period as emphasized in music with singles and albums that praised our ability to reach two centuries of existence without killing each other.”
Opinion
The Witch as Worker
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“Historically, Witchcraft, both the acts and accusations, came down to the villainy of action,” writes Lauren Parker. “It mirrors the persecution of the working class and organizing, and as we’re about at American Labor Day, that feels important to me.”
Europe
Serpents and Sabazios: Rare Find Points to Mystery Cult in Roman Spain
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New research from a Roman villa in Spain suggests a rare serpent-decorated vessel may offer early evidence of the mystery cult of Sabazios and reveal how ancient religious traditions traveled across the Mediterranean world.
Indigenous Land
California Lawmakers Approve New Religious Freedom Protections for Native Tribes
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California lawmakers approved legislation expanding protections for Native American religious practices and sacred sites on state lands, while provisions requiring tribal consent for certain state actions have raised concerns over potential impacts on infrastructure and water projects.