Daily Archives: 8 April 2008

Ara: Altar of Wonder

The little-known constellation of the altar (Latin: Ara) might be a traditionalist’s favorite, if you can navigate the scorpion’s sting. Before worshipping, consider this altar was commissioned by the pagan gods of Olympus to commemorate their victory over the mythological … Continue reading

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Maybe It Was Never Out of Style

Lots of interesting news items come from Zenit, but the media organ is not above puff pieces that inspire a few scratches in the scalp. Like yesterday’s on “traditional” marriage. Rafael Navarro Valls affirmed this last Thursday, saying that numerous … Continue reading

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