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Alice Bailey: Twentieth-Century Sirian Channel
Written by Maureen Temple Richmond Who Was Alice Bailey? A spiritual leader and innovator within the Theosophical tradition established by famed nineteenth century occultist H.P. Blavatsky, Alice Bailey was a prolific twentieth-century British metaphysical writer …
Why the Star Sirius is so Important
Written by Peter J Morris The star Sirius is also known as the “Dog Star” by virtue of it being prominant in the constellation of Canis Major, or ‘Big Dog’ and is thought to be …
The Ankh Symbol: A Short History of Its Use From Ancient Days to Modern Times
Written by Peter J Morris Although the Ankh’s use as a popular icon in recent decades has been largely commercial, the roots of this symbol suggest that it enjoyed a mystical—almost semi-religious—application for thousands of years before the …
The Star Sirius in Ancient Egypt
The Star Sirius in Ancient Egypt Written by Maureen Temple Richmond By as early as 3285 B.C.E., the culture of ancient Egypt had developed a pronounced emphasis on a star then called Sothis, Sept, or …
A Brief History of Dursley Railway (1854–1970)
Written by Peter Morris Dursley is a small market town located in the Cotswold Hills of South Gloucestershire, South-West England. Today, it is a quiet suburban off-shoot of its near city neighbours Gloucester and Bristol …