MW Travels: Top Ten Interesting Facts on The Alchemical Door (Porta Alchemica or Porta Magica) in Rome

One of the most mysterious, but lesser known monuments of Rome, is a marble structure sitting in the corner of the gardens of Piazza Vittorio.  It is called the Alchemical Door, also known as the Magic Portal or Gate. The door’s frame is etched with curious symbols and writings. The …

Nicolas Flamel and the Swan’s Song

The belief in Nicolas Flamel discovering the Philosopher’s Stone, giving the ability to turn base metals to gold, has caused many to investigate his life. What secrets are found depends mainly on the seeker.  Although still searching, I am intrigued by Flamel’s giving heart and his fearless attitude towards death.  His known …

The Forest of Brocileande in The Unicornis Manuscripts

The tantalizing, fictional tale within The Unicornis Manuscripts by Michael Green, includes the testament of the ‘venerable Master Magnalucius.’  It releases the teachings of the Collegium Gnosticum, and for a person worthy, will reveal the location of a valuable Spiral Unicorn Horn hidden beneath the ground.  This silver treasure waits to be …

The Mirror of Nicolas Flamel

“Books are mirrors; you only see in them what you already have inside you,” is a quote by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I believe those words describe exactly what Nicolas Flamel discovered in the mysterious book of which he gazed upon. The story of Nicolas Flamel dates back to the 1300’s …

Secret Meaning to the Phrases of Et in Arcadia Ego and I Tego Arcana Dei Revealed

The two different phrases, Et in Arcadia Ego, and I Tego Arcana Dei could hold a powerful understanding into man’s quest for wisdom.  Both were part of the Maranatha puzzle series.  Et in Arcadia Ego was the subtitle of the first Maranatha puzzle book; while I Tego Arcana Dei was the planned …