Two Letters From Aleister Crowley
Sharing images of two letters from the Prophet of the Lovely Star that have been publicly posted by Dr. David Shoemaker, taken from the archive he oversees. Enjoy!
Nefertiti’s Tomb Close to Discovery?
Live Science just ran interview with noted Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass about his research into the location of the tomb of queen Nefertit: The article starts Zahi Hawass, perhaps the world’s most famous archaeologist, hopes to discover the tomb… Continue Reading
Apply to Work at Boleskine House
Boleskine House are now staffing up! They announced on FB: We’re Hiring! As we prepare to open Boleskine House to the public, we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. We have two exciting opportunities available: • Visitor Host… Continue Reading
Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki Has Passed Away at 95
Dolores Ashcroft-Norwicki passed away in hospice in Jersey, United Kingdom, January 8. She was the Director of Studies with Servants of Light. A Qabbalistic, Pagan & Occult order. Magician, ritualist, teacher, author. Caitlin Matthews wrote a lovely appreciation of her… Continue Reading
Young Aleister Crowley
This coming June will see the publication of a new novel by Lon Milo Duquette and Jim Bratkowsky – Young Aleister Crowley and the Magicians’ Revolt. The posted description says: Step into the occult underworld of Edwardian London with Aleister… Continue Reading
Official Opening of Boleskine House April 11
The Boleskine House Foundation has announced the official opening of the painstakingly restored Boleskine House April 11 2026. The announcement on FB says Join us for the public celebration of Boleskine House’s Grand Opening! This historic day will feature: •… Continue Reading
The Dreamscapes of Abkhazian artist Gvantsa Agrba
Gvantsa Agrba, an Abkhazian artist born in February 12 2001, From Sokhumi, Abkhazia, Lives in Tbilisi, Georgia. In 2023, she graduated from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, the faculty of fine arts. The Abkhaz are an ancient Northwest Caucasian… Continue Reading
Courtyard of Boleskine House at Night
The Boleskine House Foundation posted a picture of the courtyard at nighttime, and it really looks grand! Their FB post says: Courtyard glow-up, Boleskine-style Our courtyard is now lit for the evening and the new fountain is officially in place,… Continue Reading
The Source of Theosophy
Massimo Introvigne’s Bitter Winter online magazine ran a review of Urs App’s book “The Mother of All Religions.” It begins: Urs App’s “The Mother of All Religions: The Genesis of Blavatsky’s Theosophy. Ancient Theology, Orientalism, and Buddhism” (Wil and Paris:… Continue Reading
Ancient Origins of the House Cat
Let’s face it, a LOT of occultists are cat lovers for a wide variety of (very sound!) reasons. Last month, Science published a paper discussing the origins of the domestic house cat. The Introduction reads: The domestic cat (Felis catus)… Continue Reading