Five Solstice Sites That Aren’t Stonehenge
Across time and around the world, many ancient monuments were built as calendars to track the sun’s journey.
Religion
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The Struggles of a “River People” in Assam
For decades, the Mising people, a minority group in Northeast India, have fought for tribal autonomy and cultural recognition. Today they face growing challenges to their way of life.
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Can the Holy Spirit Be Livestreamed?
What worshipping online during the COVID-19 pandemic has meant to African Australians.
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Sutton Hoo’s Story Goes Deeper Than The Dig
The archaeologist in charge of the Sutton Hoo burial mounds recounts what has been discovered at the famous English site since the 1930s excavation portrayed in the movie The Dig.
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What a “Safe and Dignified” Burial Means During a Pandemic
When public health protocols disrupt normal funeral and mourning practices, such as in Cameroon, alternative approaches need to be engaged to keep people safe while respecting the dead and their loved ones.
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A Japanese Sea Spirit Battles COVID-19
The world has become enchanted with a three-legged mermaid called Amabie, said to help fight plague.