The Lion Capital of Ashoka: A Statue’s Roaring Symbolism
The elegantly carved feline figures from the third century B.C., unearthed by the British in northern India, embody both ...
These extreme stunts aren’t just magic tricks—they’re a religious experience
Eating glass. Fire walking. Sword swallowing. These acts that shock and delight have roots in the real and mythical practices ...
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The Curious Case of the Roman God Janus: Origins, Epithets, History
Ancient Rome unfairly has a reputation for having stolen or copied their mythology and religious traditions from the Greeks ...
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‘Call and Response’ at the Carlos Museum is gorgeous, profound
Carlos Museum through June 22, is one of the most gorgeous and profound exhibitions you are likely to see this year. Carlos Museum Director Henry Kim is correct when he calls it one of the most ...