Smithsonian Magazine recently published an article regarding an astonishing achievement in archaeological research – computer scientists at the University of Kentucky were able to “digitally unroll” and read a 1500 year old scroll of Bibical text that had been burned… Continue Reading
Tau Asteria sent us this article from BBC.com regarding the practice of kissing as an expression of romantic emotion. It notes that romantic bussing is rare in the animal kingdom and even in human society outside of Western cultures.The article… Continue Reading
Author, lecturer, and magician Donald Michael Kraig (1951-2014 e.v.) was perhaps best known for his book Modern Magick: Twelve Lessons in the High Magickal Arts, referred to by some as a “modern-day classic.” Other works included a remembrance of author… Continue Reading
Reuters News Service reports that the unveiling of the Satantic Temple’s much discussed statue based on Eliphas Levi’s depiction of Baphomet, wound up being done privately before an invited audience who’d previously purchased tickets. The event was originally intended to… Continue Reading
93 We have received an increasing number of inquiries regarding the relationship between O.T.O. and A∴A∴. Crowley describes the relationship in several documents: O.T.O. “does not include the A∴A∴, with which august body it is, however, in close alliance.” –… Continue Reading
Today, July 24, is the Feast of Marjorie Cameron (1922 – 1995 e.v.), known simply as “Cameron,” an artist, poet, actress, occultist, and wife of rocket pioneer and occultist Jack Parsons. According to IMDB: “Red haired, blue eyed Marjorie Cameron was born… Continue Reading
Star Sapphire Lodge, Golden Lotus Lodge, and Ararita Encampment will be hosting lectures by J. Daniel Gunther and Dr. Gregory Brown on September 5th and 6th. The topics to be addressed are as follows: Saturday Note: Saturday’s Lectures will be… Continue Reading
The Visible College has announced its Occult Conference happening in Glastonbury April 8, 9, 10 2016. The Occult Conference 2016 will focus on the practice of magick through recent history, and where we can take it next. Our lectures, titles TBC,… Continue Reading
The New York Hudson Valley’s Almanac Weekly–an art, entertainment, and adventure magazine–recommends Aleister Crowley’s old stomping grounds, Esopus Island, as a great summer getaway for camping, kayaking, or retracing Crowley’s visit of nearly a century ago. The small rocky island… Continue Reading
The Daily Mail report that seminal director Fritz Murnau’s embalmed head has been detached from his body and stolen from his mausoleum in Stahnsdorf, Germany. Cemetery warden Olaf Ihlefeldt discovered the theft when making his regular rounds of the grounds.… Continue Reading