M.J. Rose

Graham Hancock is one of the foremost scholars of alternative history and unconventional theories regarding ancient civilizations. One of the main themes of his work is the idea that a possible “mother culture” is the origin of all global culture and civilization.

Hancock is a very compelling lecturer and his knowledge of worldwide mysteries is vast – please enjoy the following talk. (This lecture was apparently banned by TED for being too “alternative” – What do you think?)…

The War On Consciousness: Graham Hancock Talks Ayahuasca, Shamanism, Society, Consciousness

Pope Joan. Is she a legend from the Middle Ages or a true historical anomaly? Did she really disguise herself as a man, working her way up the ladder of the clergy until Popedom – only to be discovered as female when she gave birth on horseback? Was she then murdered by an angry mob?

Imagine if we had a female Pope today. How would she be received in our age? With respect or disdain?

Learn more about the enigmatic tale (or reality?) of Pope(ess) Joan, here.

From our friend Nancy over at the A Bloody Good Read blog comes a wonderful post about necromancy and more…

FROM HOMER TO THE HOBBIT: THE HISTORY OF THE NECROMANCER

By Nancy Bilyeau

Vampire. Witch. Zombie. Werewolf. Yes, they have us surrounded.

In films, books and TV series, it seems as if the supernatural run the show as never before. I admit to having my favorites.

When it comes to the fanged ones, I like to get down with Dracula, whether it’s in the hands of the one-and-only Bram Stoker, the gifted Elizabeth Kostova (The Historian) or the audacious Francis Ford Coppola in his adaptation (fantastic soundtrack). Anne Rice, Charlaine Harris and Justin Cronin have taken the vampire myth in fascinating directions. And, yes, I admit it: I’m a Twilight mom…

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