Today, March 22, is the Feast of Saint Wolfgang von Goethe, described by Tau Apiryon as “…a true Renaissance Man, a success at all of his vocations and avocations, but he was indisputably one of the greatest authors and poets… Continue Reading
“Jacques de Molay, (born 1243, Molay, France—died March 19, 1314, Paris), last grand master of the Knights Templar, an order of knighthood founded during the Crusades that had attained extensive power and wealth. He failed to exercise effective leadership at the time of… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 17, will be the Feast of Nancy Cunard, writer, heiress and political activist. Born 1896 into the British upper class, the only child of shipping magnate Sir Bache Cunard and American heiress Maud Burke, she devoted much of… Continue Reading
What was it like growing up the daughter of Erica Jong, a woman whom many consider a leader in second-wave feminism? Was it liberating? Confusing? How was it different from being parented by any other person famous for writing books? When… Continue Reading
March 3* is the Feast of Saladin, who died 825 years ago at Damascus, Syria. Saladin was a military and political leader who as sultan led Islamic forces against European Crusaders. His victory at the Battle of Hattin in 1187… Continue Reading
Sunday, February 17 was the Feast of Saint Giordano Bruno, a martyr who was burned at the stake by the Inquisition. According to The Invisible Basilica of Sabazius, “During his lifetime, he managed to be excommunicated by the Catholics, Calvinists… Continue Reading
Today is February 6. On this day in 1508, Maximilian I was proclaimed Holy Roman Emperor, the first Emperor in centuries not to be crowned by the Pope. In 1952 Queen Elizabeth II succeeded her father, King George VI, to… Continue Reading
Today, 28 January is the Feast of Saint Carolus Magnus, also known Charlemagne, Karl der Grosse, and Carl the Great. While he is famous for his contributions to the Roman Catholic Church — he is Blessed, which is one step below… Continue Reading
Tonight is Burns Night, a celebration of the life and poetry of the Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns. Born 25 January 1759, Burns is widely considered to be the national poet of Scotland. He is known for “Auld Lang Syne,” “Scots Wha… Continue Reading
In the United States, today is Martin Luther King Day, observed in honor the late activist’s tireless efforts toward equality. The holiday was first proposed just four days after King’s death by John Conyers, a Democratic congressman from Michigan (now… Continue Reading