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Once upon a time in a small village nestled among sprawling forests, there lived a man whose spirit burned bright with an insatiable thirst for life’s experiences. His name was Mhambi, a rugged soul with weathered hands and a heart that yearned for advent…

Once upon a time in a small village nestled among sprawling forests, there lived a man whose spirit burned bright with an insatiable thirst for life’s experiences. His name was Mhambi, a rugged soul with weathered hands and a heart that yearned for advent…

Somhlolo, the wise King of the EmaSwati, stood in contemplation as he watched the white man spread his paper money on the ground, offering it in exchange for the land. “This is what the white man trades with; this is his buffalo robe,” he said. “Just as y…

With the purpose of transmuting, With the purpose of becoming With the purpose of eliminating any enemy -you have to succumb to them You have to let them guide you into your deepest fear. Let them drop you in that place and sit in it all by yourself Beca…

The definition is by Wikipedia is based on the usage of aromatic materials, including essential oils, and other aroma compounds. It states: “Aromatherapists are people who specialize in the practice of aromatherapy, utilize blends of supposedly therapeuti…

How relaxed would you feel if I told you that your behavioural patterns are not your fault? When I soaked that realisation in, I literally felt this deep tension within my physical body melt. I was carrying heavy judgement for my actions. Thinking they we…

The finger ring discovered in a 9th-century Swedish grave, inscribed with Arabic Kufic writing, interpreted as reading “il-la-lah”, i.e. “For/to Allah,” sheds a new light on the ties between the Vikings and the Islamic world. The finger ring was original…

Sverd i fjell (English: Swords in Rock) is a commemorative monument located in the Hafrsfjord neighborhood of Madla, a borough of the city of Stavanger in Rogaland county, Norway. They commemorate the historic Battle of Hafrsfjord that took place there in…

Happy New Year! The theme at the beginning of every new year is that of resolutions. There are so many differing views and opinions when it comes to whether people make resolutions or not. I have made many new year resolutions in the past and most of the…

Boudica (also written as Boadicea) was a Celtic queen who led a revolt against Roman rule in ancient Britain in A.D. 60 or 61. As all of the existing information about her comes from Roman scholars, particularly Tacitus and Cassius Dio, little is known a…

In 2013, just after finishing his European tour of winter masquerades (Wilder Mann), Charles Fréger began a photography project exploring Japan’s masked ritual figures. Photographing sumo wrestlers (Rikishi, 2002-2003) had already made him familiar with t…

The Rök Runestone, erected in the late 800s in the Swedish province of Östergötland, is the world’s most well-known runestone. Its long inscription has seemed impossible to understand, despite the fact that it is relatively easy to read. A new interpretat…

An underwater research drone has discovered a massive creature lurking at the bottom of Loch Ness, rumored home of Scotland’s mythical monster. Unfortunately, it’s just a movie prop. The Loch Ness monster made a brief appearance in The 1970 film The Priv…

The Meanings Behind Cultural Rituals Customs, as per Oxford Dictionaries, allude to a strict or grave function comprising a progression of activities performed by a recommended request. There are numerous customs that individuals partake in, even in curr…

Introduction It is difficult to say with any precision what the pagan Anglo-Saxons and Vikings believed during this period. This is due to the lack of contemporary written material. Many people are now familiar with the gods and goddesses of Scandinavian…

Another ‘Stone Henge’ even bigger than the world famous heritage site and dating back nearly 5,500 years has been discovered by archaeologists. First hint of the Neolithic site was unearthed three years ago during construction for Crossrail in East Londo…

There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about the role that women played in the Viking Age. Were they warriors, wielding shields and swords alongside the men? Did they go along on the famous Viking voyages, sailing to places as far flung as Europe, Rus…

Wiccan ritual tools are used in order to direct energy according to the witch’s wishes. Ritual tools aren’t mandatory for magick, and not all witches use them, but they can add strength to a spell or ritual – and creating your own collection of special ma…

I will be invoking all eight of the Seraphim and Cherubim over the next four weekends. The main ritual that I will be using to perform these tasks is called the Archetypal Gate Ritual in the Order. A prudent analysis of this ritual is probably necessary, …

Candle magic is something almost everyone has tried, even as a child - who hasnt made a wish over a birthday cake? Candle spells are among the easiest yet also the most effective to perform. They are perfect for anyone who wants to have a go at casting a …

According to legend, the Rhineland town of Wittlich is said to be the last place in Germany where a werewolf had been killed. Thomas Johannes Baptist Schwytzer, a supposed deserter from Napoleon’s army and a veteran of the disaster at Moscow, is fleeing …

The issue with “everyday stressors” is they appear daily. Morning traffic, mounting to-do lists, and looming deadlines are common, and possibly even expected occurrences that trigger our nervous system frequently. Stress such as this might become so regul…

RPT work focuses on healing traumas, true, and many people think either that they don’t have traumas to heal, or that it will be too painful to work with their traumas. Let’s tackle these two concerns one by one. “I don’t have traumas to heal” or “I hav…

What is Ancestral Healing? Contacting your ancestors Connecting with ancestral guides Assisting the dead who are not at peace Initiating lineage repair work Transforming intergenerational pain and trauma Bringing ancestral blessings to yourself and…