Discordianism is a contemporary religion that has as its primary deity Eris, an Ancient Greek Goddess of discord. Followers of Discordianism are encouraged to worship Eris (Discordia in Latin), the Greek goddess of chaos and … Read more
The term Neopagan refers to various revivalist versions of the Ancient Pagan religions, including, among several other groups, Wicca, Druidry, and Asatru (Modern Nordic Neopaganism). Neopagan religions are known by different names, depending on which … Read more
Illuminism may refer either to the principles and doctrines of the Illuminati themselves, or the belief in, and claims of, exceptional spiritual or intellectual enlightenment, and to its social applications. Illuminati (plural of Latin illuminatus, … Read more
Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is a chronic, widespread disorder that is characterized by social isolation and feelings of apathy towards others. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) describes defining characteristics … Read more
Unveiling the Enigma: Exploring the Secrets of the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO) Secret Society Greetings, seekers of esoteric knowledge. Today, we embark on a journey of discovery into the enigmatic realm of the Ordo Templi … Read more
The Cuban missile crisis, (October 1962), a major confrontation which brought the U.S. and Soviet Union closer to war, over the Soviet presence in Cuba of nuclear-capable missiles. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, leaders from … Read more
This is perhaps the best summary of the history of religion in America’s colonies, offering an excellent discussion both of the First Great Awakening, and of the ways the First Great Awakening fed into the … Read more
Suspecting the Arabs would reap lasting military gains, and worried about the war’s impact on de-escalation between the United States and the Soviet Union, Moscow was interested in a ceasefire during the conflict. No progress … Read more
Introduction to the Six Dynasties Period The Six Dynasties period is a notable era in Chinese history that lasted from 220 to 589 AD. This period follows the collapse of the Han Dynasty and precedes … Read more
Zoroastrianism is a religion which began in ancient Persia from the philosopher known as Zarathustra, or Zoroaster. Zoroastrianism began in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) when a prophet, Zarathustra, or Zoroaster, was inspired to teach and … Read more