Is 'The Lord of the Rings' a Catholic epic? Some consider it a parable of the Gospels, much to the dismay of several scholars ...

This ancient festival traces back to pagan traditions, primarily observed by the Norse and Germanic peoples ... Yule is rich in symbols, each carrying layers of meaning and history.

What about eggs and rabbits, are they pagan symbols too? We are sometimes led to believe the ... Several days of our week and months of our year are named after Norse gods, except for Saturday which ...

Using these criteria, many white supremacist groups qualify as cults due to their doctrinal deviations, authoritarian structures, exclusivity, psychological manipulation, and opposition to orthodox ...

The Conversation explores the origins of the long and interesting journey the Easter Bunny has taken from European prehistory ...

Though still only in the prototype stage, this flat lens could one day be used on space telescopes, and perhaps even on amateur telescopes. Engineers and astronomers at the University of Utah have ...

Privately minted by SilverTowne, this uncirculated silver round is part of the Legendary Warriors series, showcasing Eric Bloodaxe—one of the most infamous Viking kings—making it ideal for collectors ...

Half a century after Calvino’s book—and nearly six centuries after tarot’s invention—our world is still rearranging the cards, trying to divine stories out of symbols just like Calvino and ...

Thangkas often focus on a specific deity and scene, and their form and surrounding details are often rich with symbolism, turning them into a medium for religious storytelling. Because of this, ...