17 Jul 2017 Do you have the Second Sight? Finding Fairies & The Secret Commonwealth of Robert Kirk By nrushton Mythology & Mystery 1 The tale of the Rev. Robert Kirk and his Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Faeries is very peculiar. When read carefully, the text of his 1691 manuscript describing the faeries of Aberfoyle, Scotland gives many clues as to the reality of... Read More
29 Apr 2016 The Many Legacies of Brunhilde: Ancient Shield Maiden, National Symbol, and ‘Fat Lady’ of the Opera By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 Richard Wagner’s 19th century opera, Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of Nibelungen), affectionately known as The “Ring” Cycle, may be considered by many as the height of operatic absurdity, with larger than life staging, costumes and... Read More