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 …

Top Ten Mysterious Locations with Masonic Symbols and Other Secrets of Freemasonry

Article Written by Duncan Burden Freemasonry actively uses the art of construction as a metaphor to instruct its members in how to be a better person. Given the popularity and respect that the vast majority of Masons have for their Craft, it is not surprising that many skilled individuals have …

Six Questions with Andrew Layden: Creator of the Global Armchair Treasure Hunt

As some of you may know from a previous Six Questions MW did with Andrew Layden, he describes himself as a poet, novelist, and travel junky.  MW suggested he add ‘Treasure Hunt Creator’ to the list, and he best now, because he has just created another treasure hunt spanning the …

Top Ten Interesting Facts on the Mysterious Codex Gigas or Devil’s Bible

The largest medieval illuminated manuscript in the world is considered to be the Codex Gigas, which in English, translates to Giant Book.  This early 13th century tome, however, may be more commonly known as the Devil’s Bible, for it famously contains a mysterious image of the devil. Below are the …