Throughout his journey in the original Pokemon anime, Ash Ketchum makes a plethora of new friends, both human and Pokemon. Many of his human friends just so happen to be Pokemon Trainers, whether they ...

A new era dawns with the aptly-named Pokémon Horizons: After 25 years, Ash Ketchum and Pikachu are no longer the central figures of the Pokémon anime. Changes in the media landscape make it unlikely ...

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and those in love are excited as ever. But just a day prior to Valentine’s Day, as Kiss Day (on February 13), which is the perfect day to let your significant other ...

Well, today is Valentine's Day, which means love and connection are on people's minds, and I recently met someone who studies one form of affection, kissing. Matilda Brindle is an evolutionary ...

It's almost time for Lent, the 40-day period where the faithful practice repentance, fasting and prayer. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, with the marking of the cross in ash on the forehead, a common ...

Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, March 5. It is the first day of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving. On Ash Wednesday, priests place ash crosses on worshipers' foreheads to indicate they ...

Like most Americans, I’ve grown a little relaxed about church attendance. Some Sundays I get up and go to Mass. Other Sundays I sit around reading the papers or head out to the ski slopes. And I don’t ...

ARC Future Fellow and Professor in History and Archaeology, Macquarie University You’ve booked the restaurant, chosen the outfit, and selected a romantic spot for the perfect nightcap. But have you ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season for many Christians. In 2026, Ash Wednesday falls on Feb. 18, and Lent ends on April 2. The ashes, made from the previous year's palms, symbolize ...

Often cited as one of the world's most valuable media franchises, Pokémon is a household name that's been a Nintendo staple since the Game Boy. The beloved series is home to hundreds of amazing ...

Renri has been playing the Pokemon series as far back as Ruby/Sapphire and as such, her primary topics for strategy guides and lists usually involve Pokemon. She's also an avid Legend of Zelda fan, ...

Valentine's Week 2026 culminates with Kiss Day on February 13, celebrating the profound, wordless communication a kiss offers. Beyond romance, it signifies connection, comfort, and reassurance. The ...