Wicca or Neo-paganism began as a movement to recreate pre-Christian nature religions. It turns out to be just what a lot of scientists are looking for.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Novelist Hari Kunzru talks about listening through the scratch and hiss of old 78’s for the voice of the past.
Amitav Ghosh tells Jim Fleming that English has been a global language for 200 years and cites some of the many Asian words that have long been in the Oxford English Dictionary.
He grew up in Sissinghurst Castle, one of the most beautiful places in England. When he returned as an adult he was astonished and saddened to see ...
Angelique Kidjo is "Africa's Diva" and its most celebrated female musician.
Alf Clausen is the composer for the long-running animated television series “The Simpsons.” That shows’ well-known penchant for poking fun at everything means Clausen has been asked to parody some familiar movies.
Michael Gurian says the second half of our lives has three distinct stages that shape our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
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