It’s easy to divide fantasy cultures with bright lines & borders, but nation-states & imperial identities aren’t the only cultural paradigm.

Ancient religions weren’t just about doctrine and dogma. Eleanor breaks down some of the roles religious leaders had in ancient and past societies.

Eleanor explores the connection between powerful women and historically militaristic cultures, providing evidence and context to the idea that people of ancient and older societies were more complex than you might think.

Throughout history, humans have lived in some of the most adverse places, surviving despite challenges that often seem insurmountable. But we’ve done more than survived—we’ve thrived.

Trees and forests have captured our imaginations for millennia. They also play an enormous role in real-life cosmology and have tons of untapped potential when it comes to worldbuilding.