Albertus Magnus, also known as Saint Albertus the Great, was a renowned scientist and catholic saint. Due to his prowess in both fields, Albertus was given the title ‘Doctor Universalis’. He was ranked as one of the best theologians and philosophers of the middle ages. During the course of his life, Magnus demonstrated several links […]
The Druids are a people shrouded in mysticism, magic and fiction, with tales linking them with the supernatural and unrivaled wisdom. Though many of these tales are exaggerated, the Druids are still an incredibly interesting people to study nonetheless. They held nothing more sacred than mistletoe and the tree on which it grows. The word […]
Christian symbols are more than just some kind of badge which people display or wear to show that they are members of the in Crowd. Christian symbols and their meanings are not just superficial, they often operate at the subconscious level, which focuses and concentrates the faith of the worshiper. The Cross The most important […]
The town of Chartres, around 50 miles (80km) south-west of Paris, is well known as the place of one of France’s most beautiful cathedrals. It’s structural beauty along with its medieval stained glass has proven popular with tourists, but its also become a site of pilgrimage for Christians. The cathedral was used as a place […]
The Fourteen Holy Helpers are a group of saints which were venerated throughout medieval Europe, and are still prominent among Christians worldwide today. Though throughout time their reverences have changed, they still inspire the faith of millions of Christians around the world, and their stories are still told. These Saints are jointly commemorated on August […]
The Golden Legend has become known as one of the greatest works on the lives of the saints, and became one of the most influential works of the middle ages. The only book more widely read was the Bible. The Golden Legend is still read today by the faithful around the world. The work of […]
The life of Henry Cornelius Agrippa is veiled in myth. Agrippa was known as a pre-enlightenment physician, astrologer, soldier and magician. Born in Cologne in 1486, he lived for 48 years until he died in 1535, in either Grenoble or Lyons. His studies in occult philosophy was looked upon with suspicion by the Church, and […]
St. Stephen’s Cathedral (“Stephansdom” in German) is one of Vienna’s most popular attractions. It’s a true masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Work originally began constructing the Cathedral in the 12th century, although the final structure you see today wasn’t completed until 1511, though the north tower was never properly finished. It is Austria’s largest and most […]
If ancient and uninterrupted tradition is to be believed, St. Anne’s body was taken to the province of Gaul (modern-day France and upper Italy) in the same vessel that ferried Mary Magdalene, Marsha, and Lazarus to the same place. As the story goes, friends of Christ were exiled from Palestine during the first century of […]
Marie Laveau, the undisputed queen of Voodoo in New Orleans, is a famous Voodoo believer whose story remains a mystery to date. Originally from Africa, Marie Laveau found her way to America courtesy of the slave trade, which was a lucrative venture in early 1800. Her early years were spent with her grandmother (a former […]
