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How Alchemy, the Forbidden Science, Changed World History
Alchemy is largely considered to be science's embarrassing grandparent, a mistake of pre-scientific thinking. But it's far more crucial to world … [Read more...]
4 Fascinating and Occult Mystic Orders From the Middle East
The Middle East has long been a cradle of mysticism—from the Gnostics to the Sufis. Check out these four obscure mystic orders from the Holy Land: the … [Read more...]
5 Trickster Gods That Caused Total Chaos (and Got Away With It!)
Here's five trickster gods and heroes drawn from world mythology, from Ghana to the Basque region and lots more. What lessons does the Trickster have … [Read more...]
The Shocking True History of Baphomet, the Sabbatic Goat
The image of Baphomet has graced everything from heavy metal albums to religious propaganda, and tends to be used as a symbol of evil. Yet Baphomet is … [Read more...]
5 Eastern Mystics You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Countless mystical practices have emerged in Asia over the last 3,000 years. Here's five influential mystics who are often overlooked in the … [Read more...]
Why Does ISIS Consider the Yazidi ‘Devil Worshippers’?
The Yazidi of Iraq are being genocided by ISIS—who are they, why do they have a "devil worshipper" reputation, and what can we learn from … [Read more...]