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Shinto is the national religion of Japan and a way of expressing the spiritual connection between humans and the natural world.

K S Inglis's award winning Sacred Places offers exhaustively researched facts and informed insights into the significance of war memorials in Australian culture.

Archaeological remains can help provide information about the gods of the Minoans on Crete and where they were worshipped

At the end of the Dreaming, spirit ancestors returned to the earth creating landforms and symbolic sites that remain an integral part of Aboriginal culture.

The best places to see in India offer stunning architecture, sacred sites, wildlife parks and tropical beaches, all in one country.

Nature spirits were incorporated into the art of early Buddhist monuments in India. This raises the question of why non-Buddhist divinities appear in Buddhist contexts.

Berry's poem features the subtitle, "to remind myself," which alerts the reader that the poem exists primarily for the poet's sake, essentially to jog his memory.

Yew trees are among today's oldest living things. They feature strongly in history, legend and the lives of saints and heroes.

According to Australian Aboriginal culture, all living things were created by ancient spirit ancestors. These stories of creation are known as the Dreamtime, or Dreaming.

A few small practices every day can really strengthen your Pagan path and keep you connected to your Deities. Make some of these activities part of your daily routine.

There is much to like about "Twilight," the debut album from San Diego quartet Future of Forestry. Already a West Coast staple, look for them to hit big with "Twilight."

The Golden Temple is the ultimate Sikh pilgrimage. The Harmandar Sahib, as it is traditionally known, means the temple of God. It is located in Punjab province of India.

The magic circle used in modern Pagan rituals has an ancient past. Learn its possible origins and how it has been revived to fit the modern ritualist's needs.

Ethiopian indigenous peoples are threatened as much by colonial constructs of their identity as they are by bullets, drought and famine.

Hollywood's five star-studded cemeteries give every visitor a chance to get up close and personal with the gravesite's of their favorite celebrities.

From colonial architecture and ancient ruins to beautiful beaches and cenotes, Merida offers all the treasures of the Mayan Riviera and more.

Nestled on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, far from Cancún, travelers can find relaxation and adventure at Rancho Encantado where warm, azure, healing waters lap at the shore

Runners in the nation's capital will find this scenic route full of monuments and history.

The Capital of Faith is not only a place of pilgrimage, where pilgrims honor the Virgin of Luján; visitors also enjoy the marvelous architecture of the Basilica.

Can the ancient site of Çatalhöyükthe tell us anything about the origins of Wicca?

Make a pilgrimage to the Middle East's most sacred mountain! Where it is, how to get there, when to go, and why bother?

The daffodils of spring have been swaying in the breeze against the backdrop of history. Scientists and artists alike have marveled at its uses and its exquisite beauty

Death Comes for the Archbishop, a significant change from the Midwestern landscapes of O Pioneers! and My Antonia is considered Cather's most thought-provoking novel.

The labyrinth may be embedded in popular culture thanks to the Greek legend of Theseus and The Minotaur, but its origins are much older.

"Good Guys" part four. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, contemporary feminists often find themselves working for the enemy.

In addition to its culinary applications, garlic has a history of use as a medicine, aphrodisiac, talisman against evil spirits. Elsewhere garlic was banned.

Hotel Colorado, in the Rocky Mountain town of Glenwood Springs, is a historic destination with fine amenities, legendary thermal spa treatments and ghosts of the past.

Car hire is an economical way of seeing Gran Canaria's best sights, and by renting a car you may have days out and take them at your own speed.

Horticultural Therapy is a multidisciplinary program of study involving fields such as horticulture, psychology, landscape architecture, gerontology and sociology.

Learn how to make magic in the kitchen and create a kitchen altar in the tradition of the kitchen witch.

Hyssop, as a herb, has been known since ancient times; today, hyssop essential oil has a number of uses and properties in the practice of aromatherapy.

Imbolc is a festival of fire, change, purification and feasting, so what better place to celebrate than in the sacred space of the kitchen witch's kitchen?

An explanation of Kitchen Witchery and ways in which you can embrace this particular path. Learn simple ways to develop greater awareness, intuition and inner wisdom

Creating a special place at home, like an altar, can enhance a person's meditation.

Travel to Richmond, BC for family friendly things to do, as it's near Vancouver and full of a variety of fun attractions like go karting, wineries & whale watching tours.

In Good Night & God Bless, author Trish Clark tells where to find unique, friendly and affordable lodging in Europe with religious orders.

Mueang Boran is a cultural and historical park near Bangkok. It showcases Thai Culture, Thai History and ancient Thai monuments, many of them original Thai artifacts.

Grace your space with elements from Mother Earth and realize your deepest desires.

Lifelong runners often describe their runs as spiritual experiences that transform their sense of who they are.

Chattanooga travel isn't complete without the Tennessee River. Visitors cruise the downtown waterfront in amphibious vehicles, jet propelled catamarans, and river boats.

The latest furore over expenses has projected the British Parliament into a unique new members' club.

Shining light onto the most important and integral texts to both religious and philosophical Taoism helps narrow the reader's search for essential reading.

Ethiopia is a land of contrasts and extremes with some of the most beautiful mountains and scenery on the African Continent.

Umbrian attractions include the tomb of St. Francis in Assisi

Just a short ferry ride away awaits Turkey's holiest place, Eyup Mosque. Behind lies a hilly Ottoman cemetery, at the peak of which sits the leafy Pierre Loti Cafe.

Water therapies in Japan, which focus on inner balance, include the traditional home bath, the communal bath, tea ceremonies, aromatherapy and waterfall treatments.

Aboriginal circular time is considered part of dreamtime myths, while western linear time is considered to be the reality. But does western physics support this?

Glenwood Springs is famed for healing mineral springs and the world's largest hot tub. The family dog or cat is welcome to travel along at the following hotels.

When planning a visit to the Holy Land, there are some very important historical and cultural places to include along the way. Here are some suggestions of places to see.

The poem "Her Kind" began life as "Night Voice on a Broomstick" and underwent several transformations before Sexton settled on the poem that became her signature piece.