For way too long (think thousands of years), women and children had to slap laundry against rocks next to a river and later, work their hands into early arthritis with a scrub board. Thanks to one guy’s lightbulb moment, those days are long gone. Well, not as long as one might think. The act of …
These gods and goddesses are being so unreasonable. So what if they’re ancient and used to be the center of Sun worship for thousands of years? That doesn’t mean that they own the ball of flames! But “it was just hanging there in the sky with nobody’s name on it. Everybody knows what that means …
Here’s Your Free Ticket to the Olympic Games of the Roman Gods… The Roman Empire believed its civilization was founded by the gods — but these deities weren’t buried in the past. The Romans felt their presence in everyday living, family life, faith, and politics. Even when something good or bad happened, they linked it …
From all over the world, the water gods are gathering. They’re attending the Very Important Water Conference (which might actually just be a pool party). For a few hours, they’ll discuss their legends, family ties, and the moisture they lord over — both the fresh water and the salt. Since they can’t float in the …
This topic is not the choice entertainment of most people — after all, sitting between reapers and other grim sorties is nerve-wracking. But your TV guide reads like a dull sermon and you have guts of steel. While out walking, you notice a skeleton-guy wearing a sandwich board outside a fancy hall; you read that …
You’ve always wanted to stroll across the beautiful landscape of Ireland. To make sure that you don’t miss out on the best spots, you decide to make use of a local touring company. Suddenly one appears before you. How strange that you didn’t notice this building before, but heck, the banner outside claims it’s five-star …