Most of y’all know that The Prophet of the Lovely Star did enjoy the occasional glass of absinthe. The drink was a staple of fin de siecle Paris where Crowley visited when he was taking initiations from MacGregor Mathers and… Continue Reading
The University of Chicago Press has published a new book about the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, writen by the director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, Garbriel Zuchtriegel. The posted descriptions say: In The Buried City, Gabriel Zuchtriegel takes us on… Continue Reading
My Mom Jayne is a new documentary examining the life of the actress Jayne Mansfield. It was directed by her daughter Mariska Hargitay, best known for her portrayal of Olivia Benson in the long running TV series, Law and Order:… Continue Reading
The Tales From the Otherworld podcast’s inaugural episode features an interview with Peter Lavenda, discussing the creation of the Avon Books 1970’s publication titled: The Necronomicon (of which Gnostic Saint Harry Smith once said “It’s the kind of thing you’ll… Continue Reading
The University of Manchester (UK) announced that University archaeologists played a part discoveries made at the Roman-era Egyptian town of Imet. Their announcement begins: Archaeologists from The University of Manchester have played a leading role in the rediscovery of the… Continue Reading
Saturday, June 28, earthly remains of Gnostic Saint Harry Everett Smith were buried at Woodstock Artists’ Cemetery in Woodstock NY in a ceremony that began at 4PM. Those who spoke at Harry’s interment were all friends of his who’d met… Continue Reading
The National O.T.O. Conference is being held in Portland, OR Friday, July 25 – Sunday, July 27. All Active members of O.T.O. of the degree of Minerval and higher are eligible to attend. Register here: https://notoconxv.oto-usa.org/registration The posted description says:… Continue Reading
Reuters newswire reports that that Dalai Lama will be sharing details of his succession plan this week. The report begins: The Dalai Lama will address a major three-day gathering of Buddhist religious figures this week ahead of his 90th birthday,… Continue Reading
CBS News reports on analysis of a genetic study of human remains from the celebrated archaeological site of Catalhoyuk, one of the oldest urban sites ever uncovered. The findings suggest that the social structure of the city may have been… Continue Reading
Hadean Press has announced opening pre-orders for the hardcover edition of Claves Spirituum. The posted description says Claves Spirituum: Expanding the Horizons of Grimoire Conjuration continues the work begun in Claves Intelligentiarum of evolving grimoire conjuration in the twenty-first century whilst remaining true… Continue Reading