Today, January 11, is National Milk Day in the United States. It is also the 144th anniversary of the death of Gail Borden, Jr., the inventor of condensed milk. Borden’s invention in 1853 meant that milk could be kept without refrigeration… Continue Reading
Sol in Capricorn and Moon in Libra of Anno Viii, the Electoral College of United States Grand Lodge Ordo Templi Orientis was called to order for the first time by a female president. The Electoral College was formed by Hymenaeus… Continue Reading
A 450 year old book called “The Hundred Rules of War” is a series of songs about the life and rules of being a Samurai. It discusses names for young Samurai to be, to what foods should be eaten,etc. The… Continue Reading
Today is the Feast of Miguel de Molinos. The Invisible Basilica of Sabazius tells us that Molinos was a “Spanish priest and mystic, the chief exponent of Quietism. He studied theology at Valencia, moving to Rome after his ordination.” The… Continue Reading
Today is the first day of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration honoring African heritage in African-American culture. The holiday is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. The feast, known as Karamu, usually takes place on December 31.… Continue Reading
This passed October 31 marked the quincentennial of Martin Luther mailing a copy of his 95 Theses to his Bishop, Albrecht von Brandenburg. Yes, in the popular imagination he NAILED a copy of the Theses to the front door of the Castle… Continue Reading
Today in 274 CE, the Roman Emperor Aurelius dedicated a temple to Sol Invictus, the Unconquered Sun. Sol Invictus was a patron of soldiers as well as the official sun god of the later Roman Empire. The Aurelian family (gens Aurelian) was associated… Continue Reading
One hundred and twenty-seven years ago today, Sitting Bull was killed by Indian Agency Police on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The police were attempting to arrest him because they feared he would join the Ghost Dance movement. This tragedy… Continue Reading
According to the Liturgical Calendar for Thelemic Gnosticism by Tau Polyphilus, today is the feast day of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, also known as Frederick of Hohenstaufen. Frederick was born around 1194 e.v., the son of the Emperor Henry… Continue Reading
Today is the 333rd day in the year in the Gregorian calendar. It is also the 427th anniversary of the death of Philipp Nicodemus Frischlin. Frischlin was a German poet, playwright, mathematician, and astronomer. He became known for his play,… Continue Reading