Sysiphus, after Jusepe de Ribera (1591–1652).
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The concept of fate endures across cultures and religions around the world, inspiring pundits, philosophers and conspiracy theorists.
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Ruby Gillman is not the Monstrous beast of Norweigan folklore but an awkward teen going through a big change.
The inscription “He is Odin’s Man” is in a round half circle over the head of a man.
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The discovery of the oldest recorded mention of the Norse god Odin pushes the age of this deity back at least 150 years.
The congressional investigation into Jan. 6, 2021, focused on one man, not the masses.
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The role of then-President Donald Trump and his aides and advisers is important, but there is a lot more to the story of Jan. 6, 2021, than what happened behind closed doors.
The U.S. Capitol Police are making security preparations for the planned rally.
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Groups who share support for white supremacy say they are planning to return to the nation’s capital for a demonstration to support those arrested for their roles in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Rioters carrying white supremacist symbols were inside the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Different groups carried their own symbols at the riot, but they all share a common idea.
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The medieval symbols at the US Capitol riots says more about modern racism rather than true medieval history. We must be vigilant about this symbolism.
Arrested: the far-right ‘Nordic Shaman’ has been identified as QAnon follower Jake Angeli.
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What did all those weird tattoos mean?
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The Christmas we celebrate today around the world, whether in northern winter or southern summer, has its roots in many cultures and traditions.
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Mythical mistletoe can be traced back to Norse legends.
A reconstructed Viking ship.
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The Vikings have become synonymous with voyages and violence, but a new exhibition at the Melbourne Museum demonstrates their domestic and spiritual side.
The Roman weekday ‘dies Veneris’ was named after the planet Venus, which in turn took its name from Venus, goddess of love. Detail from Venus and Mars, Botticelli, tempera on panel (c1483).
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The origins of our days of the week lie with the Romans. Three are named for planets, the other four gods.
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Norse mythology is just a starting point for this all-action comic-book adventure.
The stuff of legend.
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Norse mythology is having a moment as a leading author re-tells the tales for a new generation.
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When it’s dark all the time you never know who might want to come to the Christmas party.
Artist’s impression.
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Asgardia is calling for unrestricted research but history has given us many examples where this has resulted in unacceptable consequences.