Angel and a page from the book of Raziel

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 19:28

Practical Magic: The Secret Teachings of the Book of Raziel the Angel

Within the varied teachings of the Jewish mystical tradition known as Kabbalah there is a minor tradition known as Practical Kabbalah (Kabbalah Ma’asit). This branch concerns itself with the use of magic, particularly the permitted ‘white magic’ as opposed to forbidden ‘black magic’.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 18:50

Intentional Forest Fires Shaped Forests in the USA More than Climate Change

New research suggests that the Eastern United States’ forests have been transformed more by Native American intentional forest fires in the past than by current climate change.

Ceramics give evidence of Peru’s first empires Source: Andina / Juan Carlos Guzmán Fair Use

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 13:57

Study of Ceramics Provides New Thinking on Origins of First Peruvian Empire

The Andean nation of Peru has been the home of many important pre-Columbian societies. But their origins and development still holds many questions.

Samurai armor is both brutal and delicate.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 01:36

The Brutality and Delicacy of Samurai Armor: Superior Protection with a God-like Aesthetic

The Samurai class was officially dissolved over 150 years ago. Nonetheless, the warriors’ elaborate armor is still recognized globally as an iconic emblem of Japanese military strength and virtue. The samurai were an elite group of strictly trained and well-armored soldiers – even the horses were armored.

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 23:03

10 Sacred Masks for Hunting, Ritual, Shame and Death

Masks are one of the few things on the earth that connect all of humanity throughout time. We have created ritual masks since our very beginnings in order to disguise, protect, or entertain.

A comet strike/ Tutankhamun’s brooch/Tutanhhamun’s Sarcophagus

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 20:53

Tutankhamun’s Scarab Brooch Confirmed as Born From a Direct Comet Hit

The impact of an ancient comet that had come hurtling through the cosmos created a component which was subsequently used as the centerpiece of King Tut’s brooch. But there has been debate as to how exactly this event created the glass. Now scientists from Australia and Austria think they have the definitive answer.