by Gaye Mack | May 4, 2014 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
In my 12th & 13th century historical thrillers, Eleanor of Aquitaine is the queen of the hour. Certainly she was a fascinating woman– so much so that scholars, historical fiction authors and Hollywood, can’t seem to get enough of her; nor can I. If someone...
by Gaye Mack | Apr 13, 2014 | Karmic and Self-Discovery Astrology
A recent article by Edward Snow sheds an ‘interesting’ light upon the high, spiritual value in which astrologers were held by medieval Rome. Sadly however, ignorance, fear and religious control issues proved to be the death knell for this sacred science....
by Gaye Mack | Mar 23, 2014 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
Even though it’s been nearly 800 years since the massive fire at Montsegur when over 200 Cathars were exterminated at the hands of the Catholic Church, legends surrounding the Cathar Treasure remain. Through the years treasure seekers and speculators have...
by Gaye Mack | Mar 12, 2014 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
The Great Fire of 1184, which all but destroyed Britain’s oldest site of Christianity,Glastonbury Abbey, is legendary. For 900 years, myth and speculation have flourished as to the cause of this catastrophic event. The majority speculation put forth by historians...
by Gaye Mack | Feb 12, 2014 | Edward Bach Flower Remedies, Karmic and Self-Discovery Astrology
Astrologically speaking, 2014 is starting off with a bang, so much so that it’s hard to keep one’s bearings. Among the more recent events, the brief but nevertheless intense square, mid January between Venus and Mars reappears again just as Mars...