Today, May 18, is the Feast of Saint Elias Ashmole, who died in 1692. Born May 23, 1617, Elias Ashmole was a celebrated English antiquary, politician, officer of arms, astrologer and student of alchemy. According to the Invisible Basilica, “Ashmole was… Continue Reading
As will be detailed in a book being researched by Dr. Richard Kaczynski, in the 19th century, the United States was a hot bed of diverse new religious movements that often manifested in communities populated by adherents. Some like the… Continue Reading
Henrik Bogdan recently posted the original negative from which one of the most iconic images of Charles Stansfeld Jones aka Frater Achad was printed. And for those unacquainted with the bloke, here’s the account posted at GoodReads: “Charles Stansfeld Jones (1886-1950),… Continue Reading
Thelema, NOW! is pleased to announce a new episode! Host Harper Feist speaks to Colin Campbell about his new book Thelema: An Introduction to the Life, Work & Philosophy of Aleister Crowley. Colin always spells things in out in clear, no-nonsense terms,… Continue Reading
Gunpowder & Sky have acquired US rights for a documentary about actress Jayne Mansfield, in particular her involvement with Church of Satan founder Anton LaVey, Mansfield 66/67. The film’s site states: “MANSFIELD 66/67 is about the last two years of movie… Continue Reading
Here’s a book review posted at All Uncle Joe’s Expressos of a French publication, a book titled Mojave Epiphany, a secret history of the American space program , by Ewen Chardronnet. This details the history of Jack Parsons and the Suicide Squad… Continue Reading
Today, 8 May, is the Feast of Dame Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Russian occultist, philosopher, author, and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Brittanica tells us, “In 1877 her first major work, Isis Unveiled, was published. In this book she criticized the science and religion of her… Continue Reading
Tomorrow, 8 May, is the Feast of Saint Paul Gauguin, a leading Post-Impressionist painter. Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin was born 7 June 1848 and died 8 May 1903. According to Biography, he “…created his own unique painting style, much like he crafted… Continue Reading
Vol. 1, No. 2 of a new edition of The Equinox based on new digital scans is now available for purchase. There are many different editions of The Equinox, this one is sold under the title “The Equinox: Keep Silence… Continue Reading
Here’s the STRANGE ANGEL Official Trailer. The series debuts on CBS All Access, CBS’s subscription streaming service June 14. As Brother Lon posted “It might not be good history… but it looks to be good fun!” As we’ve noted, most… Continue Reading