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Astrology & Astronomy Ancient Origins
Astrology and astronomy give insights into seasonal changes and human nature. In Western tradition, astronomy is based on observance of...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 6, 20245 min read
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Egyptian Alchemy - Power of Eternity
Alchemy in Egypt goes beyond transmutation of base metals into noble gold or silver. In the civilizations of Egypt, Arabia, India, China...
Sylvia Rose
May 29, 20245 min read
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Was Scepter, Djed & Ankh Power Trio
The was scepter, djed and ankh are three of the most powerful symbols in Egyptian hieroglyphs, statuary, painting and other iconography....
Sylvia Rose
Mar 20, 20244 min read
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Steatite (Soapstone) - Ancient World
Steatite or soapstone is a metamorphic talc rock used in carving for thousands of years. A medium-grained rock, or schist, soapstone is a...
Sylvia Rose
Feb 14, 20244 min read
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Cinnamon - Spice Trade of Ancients
Cinnamon ( Cinnamomum ) is the oldest known spice in the world. The fragrant bark comes into popular use by c. 2000 BCE, when Egyptians...
Sylvia Rose
Dec 19, 20235 min read
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Amorites - Titans of the Bronze Age
It's a long rocky road for the Amorite people but their influence is remarkable. Amorites make their first recorded appearance in a...
Sylvia Rose
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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Egyptian Blue Lotus: Visionary Beauty
The Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is one of the two lotus flowers indigenous to Egyptian. The other is the White Lotus. A psychoactive...
Sylvia Rose
Nov 26, 20232 min read
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1st Peace Treaty 1258 BCE - the Queens
In the ancient Levant, the site of Kadesh, at the Egyptian Hittite border, is a constant source of conflict. The famous Battle of Kadesh...
Sylvia Rose
Nov 24, 20236 min read
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Women of Alchemy - Mary the Jewess
Mary the Jewess, Maria the Jewess or Maria Prophetissa is considered the world's first alchemist. Working in Alexandria, Egypt, she's...
Sylvia Rose
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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