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Ancient Greek Discovery & Use of Mercury
The ancient Greeks are celebrated for their contributions to various fields such as philosophy, mathematics, and medicine. Among their...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Mercurius: Mystical Essence of Alchemy
Mercurius among the most important figures of the alchemical storybook A vast array of symbols and archetypes populate the path to...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 30, 20244 min read
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Alchemy, Psychology & Archetypes
Alchemy is central to the theory of the collective unconscious, a quest for personal and universal truth. Accepting the dual nature of...
Sylvia Rose
Jun 25, 20244 min read
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Tria Prima (Three Primes): Meanings
The tria prima or Three Primes are the three main elements of ancient philosophers, medieval physicians and ubiquitous alchemists....
Sylvia Rose
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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Fortune Telling - The Mystic Victorian
Fortune telling, divination and mystic arts gain huge popularity in the European Victorian Era. Nations careen through cycles of progress...
Sylvia Rose
Jun 29, 20234 min read
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The Strange Case of Rudolf Diesel
Rudolf Diesel (1858 – 1913) invented the diesel engine. The powerful piece of machinery changes lives and engineering forever. What...
Sylvia Rose
Jun 5, 20234 min read
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Off to the Black Forest we go!
The Black Forest ( Ger. Schwarzwald ) in southwest Germany is treasured for its unsurpassed natural beauty. Two major rivers begin in...
Sylvia Rose
May 31, 20233 min read
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