The Philadelphia Inquirer recently ran a news story about the Barnes Foundation, located on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia is exhibiting its collection of Native American art for the first time (long overdue, yes?) An excerpt says: “The ‘project’ is… Continue Reading
Climbing Magazine recently gave props to the Prophet of the Lovely Star for his remarkable achievements as a climber. The article begins: “Aleister Crowley (October 12, 1875 – December 1, 1947), was an English mountaineer, more commonly known as an occultist… Continue Reading
Associated Press recently ran a news story about a new exhibit revolving around the huge Neolithic site we know as Stonehenge, being hosted at the British Museum in London. The exhibit brings together many of the discoveries that have led… Continue Reading
Earlier this month pre-orders for an English translation of the book Goetia Kids by Lady Daniel opened. The printed description says: “This is book appear [perhaps the publisher should have gotten a better translator to work on this decription! –… Continue Reading
The Ancient Greeks are central to much modern magical practice. A significant amount of thaumaturgy is taken directly from, or at least influenced by the Graeco-Egyptian Magical Papyri of late Antiquity. Crowley’s Rites of Eleusis took their name from the… Continue Reading
Interesting article by Peng Huiling in Bitter Winter about state of the Chinese Communist Party’s continuing program to get the entire populace adopt atheism… not going so well! The article begins: “Last month, the book ‘The Principles of Scientific Atheism’ by Professor… Continue Reading
Faye Dowling, a curator and editor based in London interviewed art curator and dealer Stephen Romano about his interest in occult-themed art for the Dark Arts blog. The interview begins: “Stephen Romano is a collector, curator and private art dealer… Continue Reading
UK-based occult publishing house Haden Press have opened pre-orders for the 25th anniversary edition of Steve Savedow’s Goetic Evocation, first published by Eschaton Productions in 1996. The posted description says: Our sewn bound hardcover edition is limited to 500 copies.… Continue Reading
Photographer Justin Aversano has created a unique new tarot deck titled “Smoke and Mirrors featuring photographs of mystics from around the world. Here’s his explanation: “For “Smoke and Mirrors” I photographed 78 sets of artists, astrologers, psychics, tarot readers, and other forms… Continue Reading
This coming weekend the Glastonbury Occult Conference will take place at Glastonbury Town Hall in, er Glastonbury! Here’s the schedule: SATURDAY 19th FEBRUARY 2022 TALKS 9:30-10:00 Opening and Welcome 10:00-11:00 Keynote Speaker: Professor Ronald Hutton – Goddesses of Sex and Violence. 11:00-11:30 Break… Continue Reading