There have been many who question why the geometry of a Star should be hidden within the paintings of Poussin and Teniers, or what significance a star, that is defined by certain locations, stones, or markers across landscapes, may have. Over the years, many enthusiasts of the Rennes le Chateau …
Considered to be one of the great, 8th century alchemists, Jabir ibn Hayyan (also known as Geber) held the 3×3 magic square with the highest esteem. This numerical grid contains the numbers 1 thru 9, in such a way, that the sum of every row, column, and diagonal, render the …
(The following was inspired by recent comments) During the Maranatha Puzzle, two opportunities were given to readers in which they were able to ask direct questions about the Time Monk Project to one of its authors. Using the name, Sacred Prize, spokesperson Duncan Burden answered inquiries as best he could …
On May 3rd, 2011, a guest article entitled The Time Monk Project was posted on Andrew Gough’s Arcadia website. The article, written by Duncan Burden, released a geometric depiction of the ‘Key’ involved in the armchair treasure hunt called Maranatha-Et in Arcadia Ego, and subsequently the Time Monk Project. The …
In 1492, Martin Behaim constructed the oldest, still existing today, terrestrial globe. Although full of mistakes, it does depict the Earth as it was envisioned by many people in Europe before the open discovery of the New World. He called his creation Eradapfel or Earth Apple. Behaim was born in …
“Let’s just say that he is the only one to point the way to the truth; but so dull in appearance, and short of that which is expected.” The previous sentence was included in The Ultimate Quest; an armchair treasure hunt by William Lynhope. The quote was part of an …
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 …
In the book, The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci (Harcourt 1945), is a telling sketch of a soldier that Leonardo da Vinci drew as a study for his Battle of Anghiari fresco (shown on left). Both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were commissioned to decorate the Hall of Five Hundred …
The symmetry presented in the symbol on the cover of the Maranatha-Et in Arcadia Ego puzzle book is clearly noticed. Initiating a sense of reflection, puzzlers contemplated its purpose. Some saw battle axe’s, while others detected dimensions of sacred geometry. Chosen to be the one central and key image for …
Throughout the history of mankind, games have made their appearance. Boards dating back to Neolithic times show they were one of man’s first enjoyments. In almost all parts of the world, games are known to have been invented and played. One of the first complete board games ever discovered is …
