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Sylvia Rose
Mar 25 min read
Rohingya Genocide in Myanmar
The Rohingya genocide in Myanmar is a brutal targeted massacre of Rohingya Muslims. After decades of attacks, in 2017 violence in Rakhine...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 184 min read
Hormones in Microbes, Plants & Animals
Hormones, a term derived from the Greek word hormao meaning to excite or arouse, are signaling molecules sent by cells to influence...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 184 min read
Pheromones in Microbes, Plants & Animals
Pheromones are communication tools. Chemical substances released by an organism into the environment trigger responses to relay...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 77 min read
Green Coffee: Consumer Facts & Information
Green coffee is unroasted coffee. The green seeds or "beans" of the coffee cherry are covered in a whitish mucilage, tucked inside the...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 19, 20246 min read
Aristotle & Subjective Empiricism: Philosophy
Aristotle (384 - 322 BCE) is a Greek philosopher. His contributions span multiple disciplines such as biology, psychology, physics,...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 10, 20243 min read
Secrets of Mystical Alchemy: Unlocking the Unknown
Mystical alchemy, steeped in ancient wisdom and enigmatic practices, has long captivated truth seekers. Drawn into this absorbing...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Bolus of Mendes: Healer Philosopher of Egypt
Bolos of Mendes (Bolus of Mendes) is a Neo-Pythagorean writer of the Nile Delta in the 3rd century BCE. He publishes several works under...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 5, 20244 min read
Baphomet, the Goat of Mendes in History
Baphomet is a unity of opposites. The mysterious figure emerges from the mythology, esotericism, and dramatic history of medieval Europe....
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 4, 20245 min read
Alchemy in the European Renaissance
The Renaissance (c. 1350 - 1750) fosters the growth of alchemy through patronage and practice. A convergence of science, philosophy, and...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 3, 20243 min read
Leap to Flames: Why Did Empedocles Jump into Mount Etna?
The ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles of Sicily is an important figure in science and metaphysics. Based on Plato's work he...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 1, 20243 min read
Science of Rust Earth Pigments & Colors
Rust is a complex chemical reaction from the interaction of iron, oxygen, and moisture. This common phenomenon produces striking colors...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 31, 20244 min read
Jungian Numerology & Number Meanings
Numerology, the mystical study of numbers and their meanings, empowers people for centuries. A prominent figure in psychology and...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 28, 20244 min read
Status & Rights of Women in Imperial Rome
The status and rights of women in ancient Rome are complex and evolve significantly over time. This societal structure is influenced by...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 16, 20245 min read
Lapis Lazuli & Gold: Jungian Alchemy Symbolism
Alchemy symbolism is an ancient and fluctuating system of intertwined elements compounded over more than 2000 years. A cornerstone of...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 12, 20244 min read
Rosicrucians: Order of the Golden & Rosy Cross
The Order of the Golden and Rosy Cross is a significant 18th century German Rosicrucian organization involved with mysticism and hidden...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 9, 20244 min read
Numerology: Number Meanings & Personality
Numbers exude and attract vibrational energy. From the ancients to the modern world, numbers resonate with shades of meaning. This can be...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 9, 20246 min read
Magic Numbers: Numerology Origins
Numerology has a long history of rich growth and insight into traditions of divination. In ancient civilizations and today, magic numbers...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 7, 20246 min read
Zodiac & Rise of Horoscopic Astrology
The zodiac, a celestial coordinate system divided into twelve signs, has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, where it's heavily...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 5, 20244 min read
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 2, 20245 min read
Famous Women of Renaissance Alchemy
Women often find inspiration in alchemy. In the light of the Renaissance several female alchemists emerge. Women alchemists of the...
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