The most recognized word square, known as the Sator Square, contains a mysterious collection of letters. The five, five letter words, positioned inside a 5×5 grid, form a most impressive palindrome of SATOR AREPO TENET OPERA ROTAS. A palindrome is a word/sentence which can be read both forward or backward. …
The Atbash cipher is a basic encoding method known to be used in the Bible. Examples of its employment appear in the Book of Jeremiah which dates to around 600B.C. The simplicity of the code should not have one assume a lack of depth for meaning, though. The name Atbash …
“In silver bound, beneath the ground, I am the Spiral Horn” are the final words of The Prophecy of the True Horn. The full poem, found in The Unicornis Manuscripts by Michael Green, describes the resting place of an extraordinary treasure. Since 1983, a silver bound spiral horn has remained …
One of the most noted and first anomalies mentioned in the original Maranatha-Et in Arcadia Ego puzzle book was the ‘mistakes’ of numbering to certain pages listed in the ‘index’. Although they did not appear in the Time Monk version of the puzzle, the ‘rook parchment’ would seem to confirm …
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 symbol of the cross is known to have ancient origins and various meanings throughout time. It is one of the most widely known images. But, what does the cross mean to you? What does it mean to others? Why does a simple depiction of two lines, one vertical and …
The 3×3 magic square is believed to provide much wisdom to those who study it. Since it houses the numbers one through nine in an arrangement considered magical, it is of no wonder why. From its first appearance, this grid of nine cells has captured the fascination of many with …
One of the few known facts about the mystery of Rennes le Chateau was that the Grand Parchment’s code could not have been solved by using computers like Gerard de Sede was believed to have said. However, maybe this isn’t a fact any longer. It all depends on the definition …
Geoff Ward is an enthusiastic and passionate researcher and writer. With a Masters Degree in English and working as a British Journalist, his impressive book entitled Spirals: The Pattern of Existence is only one of his many writings to appreciate. I had just finished reading Spirals before visiting the Dead …
Dating back to cuneiform tablets written in the 18th century BC, the following two ancient Sumerian riddles hold clues to a person’s quest for knowledge. I find them amazing. They share wisdom which was later conveyed in not only the Bible, but in other beliefs and teachings, as well. These …
