The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Biography, by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. (Princeton Lives of Great American Books Series). Review by Frater Kikhos ba-Midhbar, posted here with his permission. Strangely, this is an antagonistic biography. Lopez only agreed to write… Continue Reading
“There are rituals of the elements and feasts of the times.” –AL II:36 Tomorrow, February 1, is Imbolc/Imbolg, a Gaelic festival that is also sometimes called Saint Brigid’s Day, celebrating the midway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring… Continue Reading
Released in September of last year, Congo Tales is a collection of photographs depicting the stories and legends of the Mbomo people. While the images are recorded by outsiders, the stories themselves are reenacted by local volunteers. It provides an… Continue Reading
Today, 28 January is the Feast of Saint Carolus Magnus, also known Charlemagne, Karl der Grosse, and Carl the Great. While he is famous for his contributions to the Roman Catholic Church — he is Blessed, which is one step below… Continue Reading
Tonight is Burns Night, a celebration of the life and poetry of the Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns. Born 25 January 1759, Burns is widely considered to be the national poet of Scotland. He is known for “Auld Lang Syne,” “Scots Wha… Continue Reading
Opening January 31, Pamela Coleman Smith: Life and Work will exhibit through April 4 at Pratt Institute Libraries Brooklyn Campus. “This exhibition presents an overview of Smith’s life and multi-faceted career, showing books, prints, reproductions of illustrations and paintings, and… Continue Reading
“Seventeen-year-old Lacey Burke feels like the last person on the planet who should be doling out sex advice. For starters, she’s never even kissed anyone, and she hates breaking the rules. Up until now, she’s been a straight-A music geek… Continue Reading
In the United States, today is Martin Luther King Day, observed in honor the late activist’s tireless efforts toward equality. The holiday was first proposed just four days after King’s death by John Conyers, a Democratic congressman from Michigan (now… Continue Reading
We’re getting a Super Blood Wolf Moon on Sunday in the US, and there’s a lot of hype around it. What does that mean, you ask? During January, the Full Moon is named for howling wolves. The Moon will turn… Continue Reading
Blowfly, whom NPR called “Black Music’s Filthiest Legend,” passed away three years ago today. Born on Valentine’s Day 1939, Clarence Henry Reid was an American musician, songwriter and producer, using stage name and alternate persona Blowfly to protect his career… Continue Reading