Photos and text about Buddhist (Animist?) worship place in Gandhara: The Gandharan Civilization Tashinlhunpo Mahayana Buddhist Pilgrims in...

Oak trees have long been an important symbol in many ancient mythologies, but why?

The first comprehensive study of its kind, this fully illustrated book establishes Paganism as a persistent force in European history with a profound influence on modern thinking. From the serpent goddesses of ancient Crete to modern nature-worship and the…

Vernacular architecture evolves from the local environment, climate, culture, natural materials and centuries of community building.