A Visual Glossary Of Religious Symbols

Indalo (Mojacar Man)   Indalo is an ancient Andalusian symbol. The original image,dating from Neolithic times, can still be seen in the “Cave of the Signboards” at Almeria, in Southern Spain. He appears as the figure of a man carrying a rainbow between his hands,...

The Believing Brain

from NPR The Believing Brain: From Ghosts To Gods To Politics And Conspiracies — How We Construct Beliefs And Reinforce Them As Truths By Michael Shermer, hardcover, 400 pages, Times Books, list price: $28 “Beliefs come first, explanations for beliefs...

The Art-Vandal Underground

from The New York Times A Chronicler of the Art-Vandal Underground Piotr Redlinski for The New York Times Mr. Seelie, center with camera, shooting Lightning Bolt, a punk band, in April. by ALAN FEUER In the windy darkness of a recent spring morning, 30 people of an...

Honeydew And Basil Pops

from The Arizona Republic Honeydew and Basil Pops Michael McNamara/The Arizona Republic Martie Sullivan of Sweet Basil 1 small honeydew melon, rind and seeds removed, and cut into 1-inch cubes6 basil leaves2 teaspoons lime juice2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup watermelon...

Lost Films

from The Very Short List LOST FILMS is a new internet portal aimed at collecting and documenting film titles, which are believed or have been declared “lost”. The ARCHIVE currently contains over 3500 entries, a number of which are extensively illustrated...