Beautiful Bavaria
Posted on June 10, 2025
I was invited to Bavaria by the illustrious Burschenschaft Danubia München to hold a speech. They also kindly showed me around – I got a good dose of the good stuff, i.e. beautiful nature, art, and architecture, all in valiant company. Servus!
The parliament of Bavaria is especially aesthetic and surprisingly traditional. Pictured above: The Coronation of Charlemagne. Pictured below: A bust of Plato (several other busts of prominent men of Antiquity were also on display).
Bavaria has a strong Catholic tradition. Pictured below: A crucifix in the parliament.
Pictured below: The Neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall). The construction started in 1887 – so, a good few centuries after the Gothic period of architecture (hence the name Neo-Gothic). Quite aesthetic indeed!
Bavarian King Ludwig I was a man of culture – i.e. an Enjoyer of Ancient Greece (pictured: one of three Greek temples in Munich). Neoclassical temples like this must be constructed again once we have won the political battle in our lands.
When in Germany, one must eat at least one strudel! We also went to a few beer halls.
Munich has a large and lush English Garden – as befits a great city.
While having a stroll in the garden, I thought about how easy it can be to forget the dire straits Germany (and the rest of European civilisation) finds itself in. Then I went on the subway and another thought came to me – that it is hard to turn a blind eye to the great replacement. How different things can be within the same city! I will elaborate on this at length in a video or podcast episode.
On a similar note, I saw many dogs (it is a good place to talk a walk) – but not a single pitbull. This is in sharp contrast to Sweden where pitbulls are now everywhere (I honestly do not blame pitbull owners; I just see it as a symptom of an increasingly unsafe society).
A Neoclassical monument gives a nice vantage point.
Bayerische Voralpen – the Bavarian Prealps. The beauty of Mother Nature!
Garments worn in the pictures (in order of appearance): Royal Blue Polo Shirt, Zalmoxis Gym Shorts, Gigachad Merino Wool Sweater, Moss Green Linen Shirt, Leather Belt. All available at LegioGloria.com
Good times, good stuff!
Legio Gloria Summer 2025 Collection
Posted on May 5, 2025
I am happy and proud to present one of our greatest releases to date! Below are our new garments (available at LegioGloria.com). The garments are proudly made in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth – more specifically, the cotton garments are made in Poland and the linen in Lithuania.
Blue-White Linen Shirt
Linen is a joy to wear. Ever since becoming an Enjoyer of linen back in 2019, I have looked forward to summer not only for the sun but also for the opportunity to wear linen. It is truly great stuff. It is hard to explain with words, but if you wear linen often you know what I mean. The Blue White model will look supremely stylish as you bask in the sun at an outdoor café, the Moss Green and Expeditionary models will look elegant as you partake in an archaeological expedition or something similar. Whatever the situation, all shirts will serve you well!
Moss Green Linen Shirt
Expeditionary Linen Shirt
Horus’ Bodybuilding Garment – Cotton
The garments of this collection are made of the same ultra-comfortable cotton as the previous Henley Shirt. The colour is shifting sand (suitable for summer) – hence the Egyptian-themed names.
The Henley Shirt of Egyptian Studies
“A sensitive young man listens to an insightful podcast whilst taking a walk in the sun. The podcast host asks the question: how old is the Sphinx? A sudden urge grips the young man – he needs to investigate this fascinating subject.”
The book seen in the picture above is titled Temple of the Cosmos, you can read my review of it here.
Ra Mystic’s Sleeveless Hoodie
A supremely comfortable garment suitable to wear whilst contemplating the mysteries of the universe, attending a ritual, meditating, or praying in the Temple of Iron.
Enlightened Despot’s Polo Shirt
One of our most popular garments is back in stock! This is also a personal favourite of mine. In addition to the restock, a long-sleeved version is now also available. Both versions are in 100% organic cotton.
Sage Green Long-Sleeved Polo Shirt
Frey’s Organic Cotton Underwear: 3-Pack
The greatest underwear in the world is back in stock. 100% organic cotton. If I may be so bold as to recommend that you replace all of your current underwear with these superior ones!
Ernst Jünger – A Different European Destiny by Dominique Venner
Posted on November 9, 2024
I have read Ernst Jünger – A Different European Destiny by Dominique Venner. As I mentioned upon seeing the announcement of the release of this book: a High-Thumos Chad writing about another High-Thumos Chad! The author, Dominique Venner, was a man cut of the same cloth as Jünger – men of action and contemplation, Cultured Thugs in the finest sense of the word.
Germany and France
Since the book is written by a Frenchman and is about a German, it is natural that the book contains some interesting observations regarding these two (formerly) titanic nations. Their destinies are intertwined – as I have observed before. Venner notes that Jünger was an admirer of French culture. He also notes the following:
‘And although in the 18th century, the French had an aversion to the Habsburgs, who were considered their traditional enemies, they were full of admiration for the King of Prussia, a German prince. The antagonism between the two peoples would only awaken after 1870, against a backdrop of French defeat and territorial conflict relating to the Alsace and Moselle regions.’
Dominique Venner – Ernst Jünger. Page 81.
In the same chapter, the author emphasises the fact that the destructive Franco-German rivalry truly began with Prussia’s defeat of France in 1871.
Pictured below: A Swedish Agent of European Civilisation full of admiration for both French and German culture. Location: Bayonne, France.
Germany and Russia
The author also shares an interesting insight regarding Germany’s relationship with Russia. The following passage appears under the title Northern Germany and Southern Germany:
‘In Germany, the borders that delineate people’s feelings towards Russia coincide with the very ancient, cultural and historical border of the Limes and the Main. It divides Germany in two: a predominantly Catholic Germany, that of the South-West, which was subjected to Roman and Catholic influence; and another, that of the North-East, which evaded it. The former is associated with the Austro-Hungarian monarchy and was often at odds with Russia, with the latter acting as the heir to the Prussian and Lutheran tradition and frequently seeking an alliance with Russia.’
Dominique Venner – Ernst Jünger. Page 57.
I will return to this fascinating subject in a coming podcast episode. An example of when Prussia allied with Russia was during the Partitions of Poland. Hostilities between Germany (in this context its North-Eastern part) and Russia can be found when studying the history of the Teutonic Order.
German Romanticism
In the chapter titled Weimar and the Conservative Revolution, the author shares the following insight:
‘A powerful intellectual and poetic current born at the end of the 18th century, German romanticism rebelled against the artificiality and rationalism of French Enlightenment. Following in Herder’s footsteps, it contrasted abstract universalism with the living and multifaceted reality of different cultures, in the context of which all peoples are bearers of their own original genius, of a soul that endures through time by adopting ever-changing forms and of which language is the expression.’
Dominique Venner – Ernst Jünger. Page 42.
Well formulated! Sensitive Young Men must be familiar with German Romanticism. My to-read-list is quite long, but I will endeavour to read Die Leiden des jungen Werthers (The Sorrows of Young Werther) soon. Speaking of German Romanticism – the Brothers Grimm, to be precise – I recently shared that I read a few stories for my elder daughter (five years of age) every night (below are some of the books I read from):
A Sensitive Man of Culture
In the epilogue, the author shares the following beautiful description of Jünger:
‘Whether in times of war of periods of peace, it is his life that testifies to his having been an exemplary European. Ever wakeful within him was the immanent perception of a beautiful and dangerous world. A man of both action and contemplation, of high culture and great sensitivity, he managed, thanks to his unbroken fondness of France, to reconcile within himself the two brotherly and sometimes rival peoples born from the Carolingian world, a world that traced the visible outlines of the European body.’
Dominique Venner – Ernst Jünger. Page 195.
A strong bond between France and Germany is of utmost importance in order for Europe to reclaim its own destiny. I will elaborate more on this later on.
Conclusion
Ernst Jünger – A Different European Destiny has 212 pages and serves as a good introduction to the life and work of Ernst Jünger. I would recommend the book not only to those interested in the man himself or in European literature but also to those interested in the chaotic first half of the 20th century in Germany. As shown above, the book also contains plenty of historico-geopolitical insights.
Great stuff!
Pagan Imperialism by Julius Evola
Posted on October 20, 2024
I have had the pleasure of reading one of our esteemed Baron’s early works – Pagan Imperialism. This edition by Arktos comes with two helpful forewords; the first is by James Kirkpatrick – whose clear-sighted sociopolitical commentary I always appreciate. Enjoyers of Evola will be familiar with many of the views presented in the book (he returns to them in his later books) – the only major difference I noticed was that he uses the term Mediterranean in a positive sense in this book. In his later works he juxtaposes the Mediterranean (negative) against the Aryan-Roman (positive). Pagan Imperialism is Evola’s harshest critique against Christianity – when reading it one can sense his hope for Italy to return to a Pagan Imperial* Tradition. As it turned out, Mussolini chose an alliance with the Catholic Church – to Evola’s dismay.
*Imperial in this context does not necessarily refer to an empire which conquers other nations, but rather a Tradition in which the Emperor (and not the Pope) holds the highest spiritual authority (thus combining temporal and spiritual power, and not separating them).
Why Do I Read Evola?
I responded to this question at length in Podcast Episode 48. Contemplations on the Mountain. Formulated in the most unpretentious and straightforward way possible, reading Evola makes me feel cool. It makes me feel like I am in the League of Shadows in Christopher Nolan’s Batman, or like I am about to embark upon an expedition to find Shambala. Do not get me wrong; in Evola’s many books there is plenty of valuable knowledge to be found – especially when it comes to religio-social and esoterico-magical matters. For me, however, the most potent magnetism of his work lies in his epic and unapologetic way of describing things. The following quote is a good example:
‘Similarly, the Indo-Aryan tradition knows of Shveta Dvipa, the “Island of Spendor,” also located in the extreme North, where Narayana, the one who “is the light” and “stands above the waters” (above the randomness of events), resides. They also speak of the Uttarakura, a primordial Nordic race; for them, “Nordic” means the solar path of the gods – deva yāna – and the term uttara conveys the concept of everything subline, elevated and superior – what can be called Arya, Aryan, in the sense of Nordic.’
Julius Evola – Pagan Imperialism. Page 7.
Sounds absolutely epic. The quote continues:
‘The Achaean-Dorian lineages are heirs to the legendary Hyperborean Nordics: from here came the most characteristic god and hero of this race, the solar Apollo, the destroyer of the serpent Python.’
Julius Evola – Pagan Imperialism. Page 7.
The historical context behind these myths is that the ruling castes of Iran and India originated in Europe – I have discussed the Corded Ware Culture at length elsewhere. Pictured below: An Aspiring Mystic reading Evola’s Men Among the Ruins (review).
Catholicism and Christianity
A main point in the book is that there is a difference between Catholicism and Christianity. Evola notes, in regard to the formation of the Roman Catholic Church, that a compromise was reached (meaning that Pagan elements were retained).
‘Let us state this point without uncertainty. Christianity is one thing, Catholicism is another.’
Julius Evola – Pagan Imperialism. Page 33.
In the foreword James Kirkpatrick refers to the excellent book The Germanization of Early Medieval Christianity by James C. Russel (review) – in which the author details the changes Christianity underwent as it came into contact with European (first Graeco-Roman and later Germanic and Celtic) religious traditions. In another book Evola notes the following:
‘Whoever is traditional by being Catholic, is not traditional but halfway.’
Julius Evola – Recognitions. Page 120.
So, he is not necessarily hostile to the Catholic Church, but rather he views it as insufficient.
Charlemagne and the Pope
In the chapter titled Pagan Values and Christian Values, Evola notes that Pope Leo III prostrated himself before Charlemagne during the latter’s coronation. This event was pleasing to Evola since the correct hierarchy was observed – i.e. Emperor being higher than the Pope. Pagans usually dislike Charlemagne for his brutality against the Pagan Saxons. Said brutality was responded to by our Scandinavian forefathers – who retaliated with a holy war against the Christian nations (the Frankish one, for example). There were, of course, other factors that ignited the Viking Age, but the religious aspect is an interesting one to take into consideration.
The Guelphs and Ghibellines
Since I have reviewed quite a few of Evola’s books, I have talked about this at length before (both in my podcast and in book reviews), but it bears mentioning here as well since understanding the conflict is central to understanding Evola’s views on Imperium. The Guelphs were supporters of the Pope, the Ghibellines were supporters of the Holy Roman Emperor. Evola maintained that the true Solar-Pagan Regal Tradition was that the Emperor (Pontifex Maximus during Roman times) should be the highest spiritual authority – and not the Pope.
Jesus as God-Man
Evola says the following about Jesus:
‘Jesus is not the highest and noblest type of man imaginable. Jesus is not of the race of god-men.
Julius Evola – Pagan Imperialism. Page 158.
For us, as for the Romans, a god-man cannot be someone who was executed and crucified.’
I will share my own view of Jesus in a coming video, but what I can say for now that I believe Jesus to be a noble and divinely blessed man – he is not a God of mine, but I respect him, and he has a place in my heart by virtue of having been an important entity for many of my ancestors. On the following page, Evola says the following about the Buddha:
‘We are sceptical of all the so-called virtues of Christ and his followers because they often seem like mere disguises for necessity. We also understand sacrifice, dedication, forgiveness, and love, as we have already mentioned. But true renunciation is not for those who have nothing to lose. It is for the Buddha, who – young, beautiful, and regal, with the world at his feet – says no to it all.’
Julius Evola – Pagan Imperialism. Page 159.
For those interested in Evola’s views on Buddhism, I can recommend The Doctrine of Awakening (review) and The Yoga of Power (review). Pictured below: Yours Truly meditating upon the cosmos after reading said books.
Biological Race is Not Everything
In the chapter titled The Democratic Error, Evola shares the following:
‘We must remember that speaking of blood in humans is not the same as in animals. If by blood we mean the biological heritage of a race, race in animals is everything, whereas in humans it is only a part.’
Julius Evola – Pagan Imperialism. Page 95.
There is a popular misconception regarding Evola’s views on race. The misconception is that he did not place emphasis on biological race. He never said that biological race was not important. As shown in the quote above, he (correctly) just emphasised the fact that biological race is not everything, and it would be a mistake to only focus on that aspect of the human being. He elaborates on this at length in other books – I also elaborate on the matter in Dauntless.
Conclusion
Pagan Imperialism has 234 pages and is one of Evola’s more accessible works – making it a good book to start with for those who are unfamiliar with the author. I can also recommend it for those who are previously familiar with Evola! Lastly, I want to thank Arktos for doing a really good job with this edition – beautiful stuff!
The Golden One 
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