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Miyazaki Hayao’s Animism: The Historical Theories That Shaped “Princess Mononoke”

Miyazaki Hayao’s masterpiece Princess Mononoke demonstrated his very different approach to depicting the natural world compared with his creative predecessor, Tezuka Osamu. The film challenged mainstream Japanese history by bringing ancient forest culture …

The British Art Show 10 Review: Polite Fury

The latest edition, A Chorus of Strangers, feels much like the reality of Britain today – confused, messed up, angry, threatening and full of mixed messages Between the skeleton of Dippy the Diplodocus (which has ‘stomped’ – according to promotional …

10 great East African films

Opening this year’s Film Africa, Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s Ben’Imana is an intimate, intergenerational reckoning with the aftermath of Rwanda’s 1994 Tutsi genocide. Immersing viewers in a gacaca, an open-air court rooted in indigenous judicial …

Play, the Uncanny Valley, and Halloween

Play often rewards us emotionally, with a thrill or a feeling of wonder. A roller coaster ride or a peek through a telescope trained on the cratered moon, so different, both captivating and edgy, yet easily understood as occasions for play. The body …

Ghanaian missionaries press into unreached communities

Ghana (MNN) — There is good news from a rural missions team in Ghana, West Africa! Eight young men who share the gospel with villagers in northern Ghana are fully funded for their mission.  What is that mission? OneWay Africa Director Ray Mensah says that …

What were the real problems with John Paul II’s Assisi interfaith prayer meeting?

Editor’s note: This is the third part in a series considering John Paul II’s pan-religious “World Day of Prayer for Peace” in 1986 – the 40th anniversary of which is being commemorated this October by Leo XIV. (LifeSiteNews) — In the first part of our …

The Thai hotels that make far-flung family getaways fabulous

Memorable moments with the family come easy in Thailand — searching for pink dolphins, white-water river rafting, plunging into waterfalls, learning to snorkel. Thai culture embraces children, so there’s no need to worry about anyone turning their noses up …

Communion of Saints

Onstage before us is a man dressed in baggy raver pants, his blond hair slicked back. He has just sauntered in, waving, smiling, greeting the crowd of several hundred, and now stands in front of a dark-purple curtain that undulates in the air-conditioning …

Was God Silent for 400 Years, or Just Getting Ready?

God’s Global Footprints Across the Ages: How the Creator Has Always Been on the Move I set out on a fascinating journey to confirm what I have always believed and what Scripture supports: God is always on the move on behalf of His creation, especially …

How the 1986 Assisi interfaith ‘World Day of Prayer’ led to the SSPX consecrations

Editor’s note: This is the second part in a series considering John Paul II’s pan-religious “World Day of Prayer for Peace” in 1986 – the 40th anniversary of which is being commemorated this October by Leo XIV. (LifeSiteNews) — In the first part of our …

12 Best Movies Like Forgotten Island and Where to Watch Them

Primary Subject: Mythological movies similar to Forgotten Island and where to watch them online. Key Update: Exploring 12 magical fantasy and mythology-driven films that capture the thematic essence of Forgotten Island, ranked from least to most similar. …

A life with Siberian tigers

In the aftermath of the fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a surprising vocabulary emerged to describe Altai. He was a “beautiful cat”, “very receptive”, as well as “nice and calm”. It was as if he were the neighbor’s placid Newfoundland who …

A Journey Through Faith in the Southeast

Anthropologist Yuval Noah Harari says civilization exists among humans because of two distinctly human traits: our ability to gossip and our ability to believe in the intangible. For millions of Americans, faith is a central part of day-to-day life. It is …

The Layered Shadows Of Subjugation Among The Indigenous Dardic Communities Of Northern Pakistan

The historical trajectory of the indigenous Dardic communities of Northern Pakistan, inhabiting the high-mountain valleys of the Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and western Himalayan ranges, offers an extraordinary case study in the dynamics of multi-layered …

Why was the 1986 Assisi World Day of Prayer for Peace so scandalous?

(LifeSiteNews) – October 27 is the 40th Anniversary of John Paul II’s “World Day of Prayer for Peace” at Assisi, Italy. To mark the occasion, Leo XIV is repeating the controversial event. But what happened at the event, and why was it so controversial? …

Solo Leveling Officially Gives 8 New God Powers To Sung Jinwoo

By the end of Solo Leveling Season 2, Jinwoo has already grown to be a force to be reckoned with, strong enough to easily overwhelm and take down the likes of the Ant King. Despite that, the beloved protagonist is still far from his peak. At the end of …

Berkeley Talks: Michael Pollan and Christof Koch talk psychedelics and consciousness

(Music: “No One Is Perfect” by HoliznaCC0) Anne Brice (intro): This is Berkeley Talks, a UC Berkeley News podcast from Strategic Communications at Berkeley. You can follow Berkeley Talks wherever you listen to your podcasts. We’re also on YouTube @ …

Does This Philosophical View Solve the Problem of Eliminative Materialism?

As philosopher Edward Feser has pointed out, the only type of materialism that is really consistent is eliminative materialism. But that means eliminating the mind by which we determined that: “Eliminativism is a snake that eats its own tail.” There is a …

Charting Mizoram’s political journey | Review of Sanjoy Hazarika’s Lal Thanhawla

Visitors at a hilltop viewpoint in Aizawl, Mizoram. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES In 54 years of its existence as a Union Territory and then as a full-fledged State of the Indian Union, Mizoram has had all of six chief ministers. Sanjoy Hazarika has picked …

'What Would Mama Do?' Shows How a Mother's Legacy Shaped Two Children's Lives During Wartime America

FAIRHOPE, AL, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Lila Marie Pennington Ryals highlights the lasting influence of a mother's love and guidance in her memoir, What Would Mama Do?: Growing Up An "Almost" Orphan in …

Roy H. Ferguson and Malcolm McGough Announce the Release of 'Jerusalem Won: The Epic Quest for Lasting Peace'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Authors Roy H. Ferguson and Malcolm McGough have announced the release of “Jerusalem Won: Signed In Blood – The Epic Quest for Lasting Peace”, a faith-based book that combines …

Legal Aid - November 2026

Living Springs Church to Launch November 8 at Phoenix Theatres in Bridgeville

New South Hills Church Led by Pastors Ben and Alyssa Archer Invites the Community to Launch Sunday BRIDGEVILLE, PA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Living Springs Church, a new church plant dedicated to bringing "God's …

Denver Feed-A-Family Rises in Strength, Rallying Community to Restore a Thanksgiving Tradition

Epworth aims to serve 3,000 Denver families on Nov. 21. Agency registration closes Oct. 23; public nominations open Oct. 26. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — After a challenging year that forced one of Denver's …

Hope Spring eCards Encourages UK Businesses to Turn Christmas Greetings into Charitable Giving in 2026

UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope Spring eCards is encouraging businesses across the United Kingdom to make their Christmas greetings more meaningful in 2026 by choosing charity eCards that support clean water, sanitation and …

Registered Nurse Dolly Colby Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

SAN CARLOS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dolly Colby, RN, BSN was giving birth to her first child when her heart stopped. She hemorrhaged on the operating table and found herself looking down at the scene from …

Stunning Spiritual Revelations From the New Worship Servant Album by thurane

Worship Leader & Singer-Songwriter thurane inspires with the new "Worship Servant" album to be Officially Released on Friday, October 30, 2026. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The album production …

2026 Annual Per Capita Amount

CAMPHOR CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 104 YEARS OF FAITH AND SERVICE WITH ANNIVERSARY WORSHIP AND LEGACY LUNCHEON

November 22 celebration will honor seven church pillars and descendants of founding members PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church will celebrate its 104th Anniversary with a …

The International Michelangelo Fundraising Campaign: Support Doctors Without Borders - Help Solve a Renaissance Mystery

Before us stands an extraordinary historical wooden sculpture of a 16th-century pope. Scientific analysis points to the Renaissance period. FRANKFURT AM MAIN, HESSE, GERMANY, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Before us stands an extraordinary …

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Prof. Robert Stewart Ph.D. Re-Releases Controversial Book 'Science and Cosmic Messengers'

The re-release challenges conventional teachings on science and religion, offering a new perspective from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and jazz saxophonist SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prof. Robert …

FRANK IGWEALOR’S NEW BOOK “FEEDING THE WOLF” NOW LAUNCHING IN EBOOK AND PRINT ON AMAZON, AND AUDIOBOOK ON ELEVENREADER

“FEEDING THE WOLF” Launching in Kindle eBook and print editions through Amazon, alongside an audiobook edition through ElevenReader LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Launching in Kindle eBook and print …

Sister Wives’ Star Janelle Brown Discusses Independence, Grief and Love After Plural Marriage

In a rare interview, the “Sister Wives” star discusses self-worth, financial independence, and her new flower farm venture CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After 25 years in a plural marriage and years of …

TaiQing Temple (太清宫): A Traditional Taoist Temple in London’s Chinatown

Established by the UK Taoist Association, TaiQing Temple brings traditional Taoist culture, ceremonies and public activities to London’s Chinatown. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TaiQing Temple (太清宫), established …

Jack Brewer Foundation’s Second Chance Heroes Deliver Hurricane Relief, Providing Over $200,000 in Free Cleanup Services

Formerly incarcerated fathers deliver over 150,000 pounds of food, serve over 12,000 hot meals & provide critical assistance to hurricane-devastated communities MILTON, FL, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Formerly …

Jeán et Joie Releases Album 'Bramble,' Pairing Poetic Lyrics with Atmospheric Folk

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeán et Joie, the independent music group formed by artist and songwriter Grey Jeán, has released Bramble, a nine-track folk album exploring nature, spirituality and personal …