New article on what might be the oldest and most universal religious impulse, and the crucial role of female zealots.

This one took quite some discussion with other academics and research well outside my wheelhouse, so very open to any input from classics or divinity experts.

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Newsletter signup form made less obtrusive but scattered in more places around the site in response to a couple emails noting they couldn't find it.

Query string parameters implemented so javascript tab navigation remembers what tab you're on. Had quite some wine before doing this so do let me know if it's messed up somewhere.

Updates to high traffic articles:

On the link between reading fiction, the development of empathy, and theory of mind.

On the weirder effects of subliminal messaging.