Rosicrucians: Order of the Golden & Rosy Cross
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The Order of the Golden and Rosy Cross is a significant 18th century German Rosicrucian organization involved with mysticism and hidden...
Sylvia Rose
- Aug 11
- 6 min
Rosicrucians: Finding Christian Rosenkreuz
Christian Rosenkreuz is the legendary founder of the Rosicrucians (Order of the Rose Cross). Three writings attributed to him appear in...
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Sylvia Rose
- Aug 8
- 5 min
Albertus Magnus: Alchemy, Arsenic, Astrology
Albertus Magnus ( c. 1200 - 1280) is a German Dominican friar, philosopher, scientist, and bishop, considered one of the greatest...
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Sylvia Rose
- Aug 7
- 5 min
Ptolemy: Earth, Almagest & Ancient Astronomy
Claudius Ptolemy ( c. 100 - 170 AD) is a Greco-Egyptian mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, geographer and music theorist in...
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Sylvia Rose
- Aug 5
- 4 min
Rudolf II Renaissance Prague: Alchemy, Eros & Occult
The Kunstkammer or Art Chamber of Rudolf II is a delight. A patron of arts, science, literature and occult the Holy Roman Emperor...
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Sylvia Rose
- Aug 3
- 8 min
Alchemists of Ancient Alexandria
Alchemy is a popular pursuit in the vibrant atmosphere of ancient Alexandria , Egypt. Alchemists seek healing potions and processes...
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Sylvia Rose
- Jul 27
- 4 min
Caterina Sforza: Renaissance Alchemy
Caterina Sforza (1463-1509) is a remarkable figure of the Italian Renaissance, leading a colorful and controversial life. Alchemy is...
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Sylvia Rose
- Jul 26
- 5 min
Michael Maier: Rosicrucians, Art & Alchemy
Michael Maier (1568–1622) is a German physician, alchemist, epigramist and composer. A prolific writer and shrewd thinker, he influences...
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Sylvia Rose
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Catherine de' Medici & the Occult
Catherine de' Medici is the Queen of France 1547 - 1563 AD. She's been characterized as a "sinister Queen" with notable interest in the...
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Sylvia Rose
- Jul 24
- 4 min
Alchemists & Formulas: Pseudo-Democritus
Pseudo-Democritus numbers among the Alexandrian alchemists and writers, with works appearing in the early centuries AD. Originally...
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Sylvia Rose
- Jul 21
- 4 min
Olympiodorus Younger: the Last Neoplatonist
Olympiodorus the Younger, a prominent figure in late antiquity, is known as the last of the Neoplatonist pagans in Alexandria, Egypt. On...
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Sylvia Rose
- Jun 24
- 6 min
Alchemy of Islam: Medieval Golden Age
Islamic alchemy gives a glimpse of a world where science and mysticism intertwine and the pursuit of knowledge transcends boundaries. In...
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Sylvia Rose
- Jun 24
- 4 min
Alchemy Tria Prima of Paracelsus: Three Primes
The Three Primes or tria prima of alchemy come from renegade Renaissance physician Paracelsus. The tria prima are salt , sulfur and...
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Sylvia Rose
- Jun 21
- 5 min
Chrysopoeia - Turning Lead into Gold
Chrysopoeia is Greek for "goldsmithing." It's the alchemical process or action of turning a base metal such as lead into the noble metal...
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Sylvia Rose
- Jun 3
- 6 min
Women Scientists of the Ancient World
Women scientists work wonders in the ancient world. Science in history includes astrology, astronomy, medicine, alchemy, chemistry,...
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Sylvia Rose
- Oct 19, 2023
- 3 min
Cleopatra the Alchemist of Alexandria
Cleopatra the Alchemist is an intriguing figure in the hazy history of science and magic. She works and writes in the 3rd or 4th...
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Sylvia Rose
- Oct 18, 2023
- 10 min
Alchemy: Science, Philosophy, Magic
Alchemy rises from inquiring minds . Golden Ages of alchemy appear in Greco-Roman Alexandria , medieval Islam and the Renaissance ....
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Sylvia Rose
- Oct 12, 2023
- 4 min
Belsnickel - German Yule Ghoul
Belsnickel comes from the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. Part of the spirit of the season, Belsnickel is male but often dresses...
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Sylvia Rose
- May 17, 2023
- 3 min
3 Great German Artists for Art Lovers
Germany has produced some amazing artistic talent over the years. Here are three awesome German artists everyone should know. World of...
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Sylvia Rose
- May 8, 2023
- 4 min
The Anxious Victorian - Mental Health
The Victorian era brings progress to Europe, but also problems. Increased pace of life leads to stress conditions such as neurasthenia ,...
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