Cultures throughout history have had different unique ways of honoring the dead.
Loss is a natural part of life. Since the concept of death goes back as far as life itself, it makes sense that cultures throughout history have had different ways of honoring the dead…
The art of combining fragrant plant-based materials and burning them in the form of incense has ancient roots.
Since the dawn of time, humans have integrated aspects of the natural world into their spiritual beliefs and rituals. It’s unclear exactly who invented …
Cultures like the ancient Celts and Norse considered trees sacred.
Did you know that trees have a heartbeat? An April 2018 IFL Science report discussed findings by Aarhus University researcher Dr. András Zlinszky, explaining that each arbor pumps water to circulat…
Mythology has shaped the fictional universe in which Wonder Woman lives.
In the 2017 “Wonder Woman” movie starring Gal Gadot as the Amazonian princess, gone were the satin tights of the 1970s television series in favor of a decidedly more Greco-Roman warrior lo…
The Bodhi tree is one of the central symbols of Buddhism.
Symbols play an important part in most of the religions of the world. The Cross of Jesus is associated with Christianity, the Star of David is a symbol of Judaism, and so on. While many people of the Western…
Indigo children and their existence is hotly debated.
Spend any time in New Age circles and you’ll probably hear about “indigo children.” This term often describes empathetic, strong-willed kids who eschew conformity, with some claiming that they also possess…
The astrological sign for Leo the lion.
Love it or hate it, astrology has long had an impact on the opinions of countless people around the planet. The idea that the stars have a direct relation to personality traits and suitable romantic partners can be alluring. …