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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 […]

Elemental Magic by Nigel Pennick

Posted on October 9, 2024

I have read Elemental Magic – Traditional Practices for Working with the Energies of the Natural World. As the title suggests, the book contains information about the spiritual elements one can find in nature (trees, elements, stones, etc). Earth – A Beautiful Quote In the first chapter, the author shares a beautiful quote by a […]

Phantom Armies of the Night by Claude Lecouteux

Posted on August 26, 2023

I have read Phantom Armies of the Night: The Wild Hunt and the Ghostly Processions of the Undead by Claude Lecouteux. As the title suggests, the book explores the legend of the Wild Hunt and similar folklore stories about the restless dead. The author introduces various tropes found in primarily French and German mediaeval myth […]

Conquerors – How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire

Posted on July 23, 2021

I have read Conquerors – How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire by Roger Crowley. First and foremost, I can definitely recommend the book. It is well-written and exciting. Below are some interesting insights I thought to share. I recommend reading this article prior to (or after) listening to Podcast Episode 12. The Greatest Glory […]