/* ==========================================================================
   Idomioji Istorija – Main Stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   0. CRITICAL OVERRIDES & MISSING LAYOUT CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero outer wrapper – full width, no padding */
.hero-outer {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hero inner grid – slider (left 60%) + tile grid (right 40%) */
.hero-inner-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
    gap: 3px;
    background: #1C1C1C;
    min-height: 440px;
}

/* Logo composite (image + text side by side) */
.site-logo__composite {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.site-logo__icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-logo__text-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.site-logo__name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1C1C1C;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    display: block;
}

.site-logo__domain {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #8B1A1A;
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Content + sidebar layout (index.php fallback) */
.content-sidebar-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    align-items: start;
}

.content-area {
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Posts grid for index.php */
.posts-grid--main {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. LAYOUT HELPERS
   ========================================================================== */

.site-wrapper {
    overflow-x: clip;
}

.section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-maroon);
}

.section-header__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    position: relative;
}

.section-header__title::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 70%;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-header__link {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: gap var(--transition);
}

.section-header__link:hover {
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. TOP BAR
   ========================================================================== */

.site-topbar {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 200;
}

.site-topbar .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.topbar__slogan {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.topbar__slogan .marquee-text {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #bbb;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.topbar__date {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #999;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0 16px;
}

.topbar__social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.topbar__social a {
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.topbar__social a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. LOGO BAR
   ========================================================================== */

.site-logobar {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 190;
}

.site-logobar .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.site-logo a {
    display: block;
}

.site-logo img {
    height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 220px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.site-logo .site-title-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.site-logo .site-tagline {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Search Bar */
.header-search {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.header-search__form {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.header-search__form:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.header-search__input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border: none;
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.header-search__input::placeholder {
    color: #aaa;
}

.header-search__btn {
    padding: 9px 18px;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.header-search__btn:hover {
    background: #a02020;
}

/* Subscribe Button */
.header-subscribe {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.btn-subscribe {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-subscribe:hover {
    background: #a02020;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-subscribe i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */

.site-nav {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 500;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.site-nav.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.site-nav .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
}

/* Primary Menu */
.primary-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
}

.primary-menu > li {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.primary-menu > li > a {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    height: 64px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.primary-menu > li > a i.nav-icon {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.primary-menu > li > a:hover,
.primary-menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
.primary-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-maroon);
    background: transparent;
}

.primary-menu > li > a:hover i.nav-icon,
.primary-menu > li.current-menu-item > a i.nav-icon,
.primary-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a i.nav-icon {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.primary-menu > li > a .menu-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 4px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0.45;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
    line-height: 1;
}

.primary-menu > li:hover > a .menu-arrow {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Regular Dropdown */
.primary-menu .sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-maroon);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility var(--transition);
    z-index: 600;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.primary-menu > li:hover > .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.primary-menu .sub-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.primary-menu .sub-menu li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    border-left-color: var(--color-maroon);
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. MEGA MENU
   ========================================================================== */

.mega-menu-item {
    position: static !important;
}

.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-maroon);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 600;
    padding: 28px 0;
}

.mega-menu-item:hover .mega-menu,
.mega-menu-item.is-open .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.mega-menu__inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.mega-menu__col h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mega-menu__col h4 a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.mega-menu__col h4 a:hover {
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.mega-menu__col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.mega-menu__col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mega-menu__col ul li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 8px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.mega-menu__col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.mega-menu__col ul li a i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    width: 14px;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 52px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    margin-left: auto;
    padding: 0 8px;
}

.nav-hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.nav-hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hero Slider */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    max-height: 540px;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-slide__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-slide__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-slide__content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 32px;
}

.hero-slide__category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-slide__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.hero-slide__title a {
    color: inherit;
}

.hero-slide__title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-slide__meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.hero-slide__meta i {
    margin-right: 4px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 32px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    padding: 0;
}

.slider-dot.is-active {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

.slider-arrows {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 12px;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-arrow {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    pointer-events: all;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
}

/* Hero Grid (right side) */
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3px;
    background: var(--color-dark);
}

.hero-grid__item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.hero-grid__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-grid__item:hover .hero-grid__img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-grid__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.hero-grid__content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 14px;
}

.hero-grid__category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-grid__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
}

.hero-grid__title a {
    color: inherit;
}

.hero-grid__title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. QUICK CATEGORIES BAR
   ========================================================================== */

.quick-categories {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.quick-categories::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.quick-categories__list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    min-width: max-content;
}

.quick-categories__item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quick-categories__item a {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.quick-categories__item a:hover,
.quick-categories__item.active a {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.quick-categories__item a i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. POST CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

.post-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.post-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.post-card__img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.post-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-card__category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 2;
}

.post-card__body {
    padding: 18px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.post-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    flex: 1;
}

.post-card__title a {
    color: inherit;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.post-card__title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.post-card__excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.post-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.post-card__meta i {
    margin-right: 4px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.post-card__read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    margin-top: 14px;
    transition: gap var(--transition);
}

.post-card__read-more:hover {
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. LATEST POSTS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.latest-section {
    padding: 48px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.latest-section__layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: start;
}

.latest-posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. POPULAR POSTS SIDEBAR
   ========================================================================== */

.popular-sidebar {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.popular-sidebar__header {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.popular-sidebar__header i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.popular-posts-list {
    padding: 12px 0;
}

.popular-post-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.popular-post-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.popular-post-item:hover {
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.popular-post-item__number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-border);
    line-height: 1;
    min-width: 28px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.popular-post-item:hover .popular-post-item__number {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.popular-post-item__content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.popular-post-item__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.popular-post-item__title a {
    color: inherit;
}

.popular-post-item__title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.popular-post-item__date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
}

.popular-post-item__thumb {
    width: 66px;
    height: 50px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. CATEGORY SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.category-block {
    padding: 48px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.category-block:nth-child(odd) {
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.category-block:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.category-block__layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.category-block__layout.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
}

.category-block__layout.reverse .category-block__image {
    order: 2;
}

.category-block__layout.reverse .category-block__posts {
    order: 1;
}

.category-block__image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.category-block__img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.category-block__image:hover .category-block__img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.category-block__img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 0%, transparent 50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 24px;
}

.category-block__img-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.category-block__img-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.category-block__posts {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.category-list-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.category-list-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.category-list-item__thumb {
    width: 88px;
    height: 64px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.category-list-item__body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.category-list-item__cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.category-list-item__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.category-list-item__title a {
    color: inherit;
}

.category-list-item__title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.category-list-item__date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
}

.category-list-item__date i {
    margin-right: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. PROMO SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.promo-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 64px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.promo-section--facts {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B1A1A 0%, #5C0D0D 100%);
}

.promo-section--mysteries {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A3A5C 0%, #0D2240 100%);
}

.promo-section__bg-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.05;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        transparent,
        transparent 20px,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 20px,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 21px
    );
}

.promo-section__inner {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.promo-section__content {
    color: #fff;
}

.promo-section__label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.promo-section__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.promo-section__desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.btn-promo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.btn-promo:hover {
    background: #d4b070;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.promo-section__posts {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.promo-post-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.promo-post-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.promo-post-item__thumb {
    width: 70px;
    height: 52px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.promo-post-item__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.promo-post-item__title a {
    color: inherit;
}

.promo-post-item__title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. NEWSLETTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.newsletter-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 60px 0;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.newsletter-section__inner {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-section__icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.newsletter-section__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.newsletter-section__desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.newsletter-form__input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.newsletter-form__input::placeholder {
    color: #aaa;
}

.newsletter-form__btn {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form__btn:hover {
    background: #a02020;
}

.newsletter-form__message {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-top: 10px;
    min-height: 20px;
}

.newsletter-form__message.success {
    color: #2e7d32;
}

.newsletter-form__message.error {
    color: #c62828;
}

.newsletter-section__privacy {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #aaa;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: #ccc;
    padding-top: 52px;
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.footer-brand {}

.footer-brand__logo-standalone {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer-brand__desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #999;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.footer-col__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-maroon);
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-links a::before {
    content: '›';
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer-contact {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #999;
}

.footer-contact li i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-top: 2px;
    min-width: 16px;
}

.footer-newsletter__desc {
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.footer-newsletter .newsletter-form {
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.footer-newsletter .newsletter-form__input {
    min-width: 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding: 18px 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #666;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. SIDEBAR WIDGETS
   ========================================================================== */

.sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
}

.widget {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--color-dark);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    margin: 0;
}

.widget-body {
    padding: 18px;
}

.widget_categories ul,
.widget_archive ul,
.widget_pages ul,
.widget_recent_entries ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.widget_categories ul li,
.widget_archive ul li,
.widget_recent_entries ul li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.widget_categories ul li:last-child,
.widget_archive ul li:last-child,
.widget_recent_entries ul li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.widget_categories ul li a,
.widget_archive ul li a,
.widget_recent_entries ul li a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.widget_categories ul li a:hover,
.widget_archive ul li a:hover,
.widget_recent_entries ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.widget_categories ul li .count {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Sidebar Newsletter Widget */
.widget-newsletter .widget-body {
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-maroon), #5C0D0D);
    color: #fff;
}

.widget-newsletter p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.widget-newsletter .newsletter-form {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: visible;
    border: none;
    gap: 8px;
}

.widget-newsletter .newsletter-form__input {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 14px;
}

.widget-newsletter .newsletter-form__input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.widget-newsletter .newsletter-form__btn {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    padding: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. SINGLE POST PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.single-post-layout {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.single-post-layout .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Post Header */
.post-header {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.post-header__cats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.post-header__cat-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #fff;
}

.post-header__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.post-header__meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.post-header__meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.post-header__meta-item i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.post-header__meta-item a {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Post Featured Image */
.post-featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/7;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Table of Contents */
.post-toc {
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: #faf7f2;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.post-toc__title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.post-toc__title i {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.post-toc__list {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.post-toc__list li + li {
    margin-top: 7px;
}

.post-toc__list .post-toc__item--sub {
    margin-left: 18px;
    font-size: 0.94em;
}

.post-toc__list a {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.post-toc__list a:hover,
.post-toc__list a:focus {
    color: var(--color-gold-dark);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Article Content */
.post-content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.post-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    margin: 36px 0 16px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.post-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin: 28px 0 12px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.post-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 24px 0 10px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.post-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.4em;
}

.post-content ul,
.post-content ol {
    margin: 1em 0 1.4em 1.5em;
    list-style: disc;
}

.post-content ol {
    list-style: decimal;
}

.post-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.4em;
}

.post-content blockquote {
    margin: 2em 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #555;
}

.post-content blockquote cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
}

.post-content img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin: 1.5em 0;
}

.post-content a {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(139,26,26,0.3);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.post-content a:hover {
    color: #a02020;
    text-decoration-color: #a02020;
}

.post-content table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 1.5em 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.post-content table th,
.post-content table td {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    text-align: left;
}

.post-content table th {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.post-content table tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
}

/* Post Tags */
.post-tags {
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.post-tags__label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.post-tags a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 3px 3px 3px 0;
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.post-tags a:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-maroon);
}

/* Share Buttons */
.share-buttons {
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.share-buttons__label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.share-buttons__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.share-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.88;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.share-btn--fb {
    background: #1877F2;
    color: #fff;
}

.share-btn--tw {
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
}

.share-btn--li {
    background: #0A66C2;
    color: #fff;
}

.share-btn--copy {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: #fff;
}

.share-btn--copy.copied {
    background: #2e7d32;
}

/* Floating Share (desktop) */
.share-floating {
    position: sticky;
    top: 80px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.share-floating__label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.share-floating .share-btn {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* Author Box */
.author-box {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.author-box__avatar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-border);
}

.author-box__name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.author-box__name a {
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.author-box__bio {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Post Navigation */
.post-nav {
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.post-nav__item {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.post-nav__item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.post-nav__item--prev {
    flex-direction: row;
}

.post-nav__item--next {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
    text-align: right;
}

.post-nav__img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 64px;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.post-nav__content {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    flex: 1;
}

.post-nav__label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.post-nav__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    line-height: 1.3;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.post-nav__item:hover .post-nav__title {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

/* Related Posts */
.related-posts {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-maroon);
}

.related-posts__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.related-posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. ARCHIVE / CATEGORY PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.archive-layout {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.archive-layout .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.archive-header {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-maroon);
}

.archive-header__label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.archive-header__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.archive-header__desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.archive-header__count {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
}

.archive-header__count strong {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.archive-posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. SEARCH PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.search-layout {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.search-layout .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.search-hero {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    padding: 48px 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.search-hero .container {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
}

.search-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.search-hero__form {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.search-hero__form:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.search-hero__input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 13px 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.search-hero__input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.search-hero__btn {
    padding: 13px 28px;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.search-hero__btn:hover {
    background: #a02020;
}

.search-results-header {
    padding: 24px 0 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.search-results-header strong {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

/* No results */
.no-results {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 48px 20px;
}

.no-results__icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--color-border);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.no-results__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.no-results__desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #888;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. 404 PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.page-404 {
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-404__number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 20vw, 14rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-border);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-border), var(--color-maroon));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.page-404__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.page-404__desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.page-404__search {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.page-404__search:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.page-404__search input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border: none;
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.page-404__search button {
    padding: 12px 22px;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.page-404__search button:hover {
    background: #a02020;
}

.page-404__home-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.page-404__home-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
}

.page-404__suggestions {
    margin-top: 52px;
}

.page-404__suggestions-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. PAGE TEMPLATE
   ========================================================================== */

.page-layout {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.page-layout .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.page-content-area .entry-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-maroon);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. PAGINATION
   ========================================================================== */

.pagination {
    margin: 36px 0 0;
}

.pagination__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.pagination__item a,
.pagination__item span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-white);
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.pagination__item a:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.pagination__item span.current {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-maroon);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. COMMENTS
   ========================================================================== */

.comments-area {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comments-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.comment-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.comment {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.comment-body {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.comment-author img {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comment-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.comment-metadata {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.comment-metadata .fn {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.reply a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.comment-respond {
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.comment-reply-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.comment-form label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.comment-form input:focus,
.comment-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    outline: none;
}

.comment-form textarea {
    height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.comment-form-comment {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-submit .submit {
    padding: 11px 28px;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.form-submit .submit:hover {
    background: #a02020;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. BREADCRUMBS
   ========================================================================== */

.breadcrumbs {
    padding: 12px 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.breadcrumbs__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    list-style: none;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-mid);
}

.breadcrumbs__item a {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.breadcrumbs__item a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.breadcrumbs__separator {
    color: var(--color-border);
}

.breadcrumbs__item--current {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. UTILITY / MISC
   ========================================================================== */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: #a02020;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-maroon);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
}

.lazy-img {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.lazy-img.loaded {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. RESPONSIVE – TABLET (≤1024px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-inner-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        grid-template-rows: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-grid__item {
        aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    }

    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .latest-section__layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .popular-sidebar {
        display: none;
    }

    .latest-posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .promo-section__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .category-block__layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .category-block__layout.reverse .category-block__image {
        order: 1;
    }

    .category-block__layout.reverse .category-block__posts {
        order: 2;
    }

    .single-post-layout .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .archive-layout .container,
    .search-layout .container,
    .page-layout .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .related-posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .mega-menu__inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   26. RESPONSIVE – MOBILE (≤768px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .site-topbar {
        height: auto;
        padding: 6px 0;
    }

    .site-topbar .container {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .topbar__slogan {
        display: none;
    }

    .topbar__date {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .site-logobar .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
        grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    }

    .site-logo {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 1;
    }

    .header-subscribe {
        grid-column: 2;
        grid-row: 1;
    }

    .header-search {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        grid-row: 2;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-subscribe span {
        display: none;
    }

    .primary-menu {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--color-white);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        padding: 8px 0;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        z-index: 550;
    }

    .primary-menu.is-open {
        display: flex;
    }

    .primary-menu > li > a {
        flex-direction: row;
        height: auto;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        gap: 10px;
        border-bottom: none;
        border-left: 3px solid transparent;
        color: var(--color-dark);
    }

    .primary-menu > li > a:hover {
        border-bottom-color: transparent;
        border-left-color: var(--color-maroon);
    }

    .primary-menu .sub-menu,
    .mega-menu {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        padding: 0 0 0 16px;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
        display: none;
    }

    .primary-menu > li.is-open > .sub-menu,
    .primary-menu > li.is-open > .mega-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    .primary-menu .sub-menu li a {
        color: #ccc;
        padding: 10px 18px;
    }

    .nav-hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-slide__title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
    }

    .post-header__title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .archive-posts-grid,
    .latest-posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .related-posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .post-nav {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .share-floating {
        display: none;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        border: none;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .newsletter-form__input {
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
        padding: 12px 16px;
    }

    .newsletter-form__btn {
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        padding: 12px 20px;
    }

    .page-404__number {
        font-size: 8rem;
    }

    .promo-section__title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .mega-menu__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .section-header__title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   27. RESPONSIVE – SMALL MOBILE (≤480px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 14px;
    }

    .site-logo img {
        height: 50px;
    }

    .hero-grid {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-section .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-slide__title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .post-header__title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }

    .newsletter-section__title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   28. PRINT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

@media print {
    .site-topbar,
    .site-nav,
    .site-footer,
    .sidebar,
    .share-buttons,
    .share-floating,
    .related-posts,
    .comments-area,
    .post-nav {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .single-post-layout .container {
        display: block;
    }

    .post-content {
        font-size: 12pt;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    a[href]::after {
        content: " (" attr(href) ")";
        font-size: 0.8em;
        color: #555;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   29. ADDITIONAL FIXES – PIXEL-PERFECT MATCH
   ========================================================================== */

/* Fix small-mobile hero-inner-grid */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-inner-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .hero-grid {
        display: none;
    }
    .site-logo__name {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    .site-logo__icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
}

/* Lazy img: first-load fix – hero slides already show images */
.hero-slide.is-active .lazy-img {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Fix custom logo alignment in logo bar */
.custom-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.custom-logo {
    height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 240px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Section spacing consistency */
.category-block + .category-block {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Navigation: Home icon */
.primary-menu > li:first-child > a {
    padding: 0 14px;
}

/* Quick categories center alignment when few items */
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .quick-categories__list {
        justify-content: center;
        min-width: unset;
    }
}

/* Section header left border accent */
.section-header__title {
    margin-left: 14px;
}

/* Hero slider: ensure image fills exactly */
.hero-slider {
    height: 480px;
    max-height: 520px;
}

.hero-slide {
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide__img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Hero grid equal-height tiles */
.hero-grid {
    height: 480px;
    max-height: 520px;
}

.hero-grid__item {
    aspect-ratio: unset;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Ensure hero-slider fills its grid cell */
.hero-inner-grid .hero-slider {
    aspect-ratio: unset;
}

/* Topbar marquee animation */
@keyframes marquee {
    0%   { transform: translateX(100%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

.marquee-text {
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
}

/* Footer brand link layout */
.footer-brand__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-brand__logo {
    height: 55px;
    width: 55px;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Footer logo text fallback */
.footer-brand__name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    display: block;
}

.footer-brand__url {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #8B1A1A;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* WP nav_menu list reset */
ul.primary-menu,
ul.primary-menu ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Responsive content-sidebar-wrap */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .content-sidebar-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .content-sidebar-wrap .sidebar {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Logobar height fix */
.site-logobar {
    padding: 16px 0;
}

/* Nav sticky fix – ensure nav stays on top of content */
.site-nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 500;
}

/* Hero slide content z-index */
.hero-slide__content {
    z-index: 5;
    position: absolute;
}

.hero-slide__overlay {
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Promo section layout – facts has posts on right, mysteries on left */
.promo-section--facts .promo-section__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.promo-section--mysteries .promo-section__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

/* Post card no-image placeholder */
.post-card__img-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5DDD0, #C8A464 200%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* WP pagination override */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.nav-links .page-numbers {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-white);
    transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-links .page-numbers:hover,
.nav-links .page-numbers.current {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-maroon);
}

/* Ensure images load properly */
img {
    display: block;
}

/* Section gap between category blocks */
.category-block {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

/* Posts count in archive header badge */
.archive-header__badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    margin-left: 10px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}