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Academic research, Embassy of the Free Mind updates, and stories from across the esoteric tradition.
The Strange Wisdom of The Secret Heritage (1935): Neo-Rosicrucian Propaganda from the Lost Continent of Atlantis
Corey D. Andrews unboxes a strange, sealed 1935 booklet from the archive shelves containing curious Neo-Rosicrucian fabrications on topics from Atlantis to Francis Bacon.
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Cryptographic Confusion: Esoteric vs. Exoteric Cryptography in John Dee’s Enochian Magic
How did John Dee used Enochian magic as an esoteric communication technology, bridging the gap between spiritual keys and Renaissance cryptography?
A Tale of Two Titans of Esoteric History: On the Friendship of Joost Ritman and Manly P Hall
Corey Andrews explores the friendship of PRS founder Manly P. Hall and Joost Ritman, uncovering rare signed books exchanged between their historic archives.
Hildegard von Bingen and the Path to Source Through Embodied Beauty
Maria Marqués explores how 12th-century mystic Hildegard von Bingen used liturgical music, the feminine divine, and the physical body to ground heavenly beauty.
The Stellar Rays of Pseudo-al-Kindi
Leonardo Baldi, specialist of late medieval and early modern conceptions of light, on the 9th-century light metaphysics of philosopher al-Kindi.
Ciphers and Angel Magic: The Enochiana of John Dee
Research intern Kavi Tiwary decodes historical cryptography, tracing how 16th-century magi used the guise of angelic mysticism to mask revolutionary ciphers.
Bubbling Brews and Melted Metals: The Work and Legacy of Maria the Jewess
Kyra Gerber outlines the work and legacy of Maria the Jewess, one of the most influential alchemists in history, and the first Jewish woman to publish under her own name.
Some Deeper Aspects of Masonic Symbolism: A Short Treatise on Masonic Mysteries (Parts 1 & 2)
Corey Andrews explores A.E. Waite's analysis of Masonic symbolism, the Kabalah, and Christian Mysteries. Originally published in two parts in July and August.
There is more than one Way to Christ
José Bouman traces the survival of a banned 1624 first edition of 'The Way to Christ' by mystic Jacob Böhme, mapping the history of its three rarest remaining copies.
The All-Seeing Eye: An Early 20th Century Esoteric Periodical by the Great Manly P. Hall
Corey Andrews dives into the contents of the first and second issues of Manly Hall's 1923 periodical The All-Seeing Eye: An Early 20th Century Esoteric Periodical
Manuale magicum doctoris Fausti: Profiling a grimoire (parts 1, 2 and 3)
Dr. José Vieira Leitão profiles the Faustian grimoire tradition, detailing how these practical magic books crossed social boundaries from universities to folk culture.
The Hidden Treasury of Divine Spirit: Chymica Vannus (1666), A Marvelous Amsterdam Alchemical Print
Corey Andrews examines Chymica Vannus (1666), a rare text in the BPH collection outlining the seven planetary stages of the alchemical process.
Triumph, triumph!
Librarian José Bouman reveals the mysteries of "The Triumph of Alchemy," Basilius Valentinus, and the secret history of the "Black Abbot" Johannes Trithemius.
In A? Beginning – The First Book of the Hebrew Bible and Curious Ancient Jewish Rebel Coins
Discover how a 1556 printing of Genesis revealed ancient Jewish rebel coin doodles, exploring the mystery of Paleo-Hebrew script and "Bereshiet."
Forbidden, but reprinted more than 60 times: Marcellus Palingenius, Zodiacus Vitae
Explore Zodiacus Vitae, a banned Renaissance poem on astrology, morality and the cosmos, reprinted in over 60 Latin editions despite Church censorship.
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Sensing-Thinking the WE
Experience an interactive installation by artist and social designer Silvana Araoz-Fraser, as part of Amsterdam Pride celebrations.
In Memoriam Jons Hensel
In Memory of our chairman Jons Hensel (21 March 1951 - 25 July 2026), a beacon of light for us all and the visionary leader of the EFM.
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In Memoriam Joost R. Ritman
A remarkable man has passed away. Joost Ruben Ritman was a man with a mission, patriarch of a large and colorful family, an Amsterdammer through and through, a world...
Open Garden Days
Visit the Embassy of the Free Mind during Amsterdam Open Garden Days, June 19-21, 2026. Enjoy free entry to our alchemical garden featuring medicinal herbs, live painting
Source Library BETA Launch
Source Library is the world's largest freely available collection of translated historical primary sources from the Renaissance.
Het Alles, het Niets, en daartussen Joost Ritman
Het Alles, het Niets, en daartusen Joost Ritman– De bedreige boeken van een rozenkruizer. 1998 nieuwsartikel van Ewald Vanvugt.
Een genderfluïde God?
In het Amsterdam van de 17de eeuw brachten vrijdenkers ideeën met zich mee die nog steeds omstreden zijn.
Joep Beving Portrayed in Trouw at the Embassy of the Free Mind
Dutch composer and pianist Joep Beving was featured in a Trouw portrait by Sander Troelstra, photographed at the Embassy of the Free Mind in Amsterdam.
Embassy of the Free Mind: All Is One - Now Streaming on That's the Spirit
The Embassy of the Free Mind documentary is available to stream on That's the Spirit, a Dutch platform for spiritual and consciousness film.
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