When most people picture Zeus, they think of the thunderbolt-wielding sky-god of Olympus. But in the sacrificial calendars of ancient...

Imagine a small neighborhood in ancient Athens—Erchia—where locals gather on the 20th of Metageitnion (around mid-August) to honor Hera...

The Festival of Neith, an ancient Egyptian celebration, honors Neith, the multifaceted goddess of war, wisdom, weaving, and creation. As...

Today's post will be a little different. I had found the Heroines festival listed on a resource of ancient festivals that I have been...

From the author of Theme Music , An Evil Premise offers an intriguing blend of possession, madness, and meta-fiction. The premise hooked...

The term Eleusinia refers to the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most secretive and sacred religious rites of ancient Greece. Centered...

Joy Fielding, known for her skillful blend of suspense and emotional depth, returns with Jenny Cooper Has A Secret —a slow-burning...

John Palisano’s Requiem  is a fast-paced, atmospheric blend of science fiction and cosmic horror that wastes no time plunging the reader...

As summer stretches toward its golden finale and the first hints of autumn stir in the breeze, many modern pagans, witches, and...

When we think of ancient Egyptian celebrations, it’s easy to imagine grand temples, solemn rituals, and gold-laden offerings to...

Most people can name the big-ticket Roman festivals—Saturnalia, Lupercalia, maybe even Floralia if they're feeling scholarly. But nestled...

In ancient Athens, few festivals matched the grandeur and patriotic pride of the Panathenaia, a sacred celebration honoring the city’s...

Long before the summer months were associated with sunbathing and vacations, the Mesopotamian world marked the heat of midsummer with...

In the heart of ancient Athens, where the foundations of democracy and philosophy were being laid, a lesser-known but deeply meaningful...

As the long days of summer begin to soften into the dusky hush of early July evenings, The Hollow beckons us to gather by firelight. The...

There are places that exist just long enough for someone to stumble upon them. Places that vanish with the morning mist, dissolve in the...

In the heart of ancient Athens, long before modern notions of equality and labor rights, there existed a festival that turned the social...

From the flicker of a candle in a darkened room to the roaring blaze of a midsummer bonfire, fire has always been more than just a source...

I went into Smile for the Cameras  expecting a full-blown slasher/horror thrill ride—something bloody, tense, and in line with the...

On June 25, 2025, at approximately 6:31 AM EST, the night sky goes dark as the New Moon rises in the nurturing, intuitive sign of Cancer....