Monthly Archives: August 2025

Neanderthal Museum

Standing on the site where Neanderthals were first discovered, the Neanderthal Museum in Germany stands as a beacon for archaeology and physical anthropology. Here, experts and enthusiasts gather to study one of humanity’s closest relatives and reflect on the enduring legacy of Neanderthals.

The museum draws scholars with its extensive research projects, curated exhibits, and hands-on educational programs that bridge past and present understanding of prehistoric life. Visitors from all backgrounds find insight and inspiration, making it a trusted hub in the study of human origins. Continue reading

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Animism & Ai: Spirit in Stone, Spring, and Silicon

From the spirit-haunted caves of Homo habilis to the glowing circuits of techno-mystics, this groundbreaking work traces the evolving relationship between humanity and the unseen forces that animate our world. Drawing from a lifetime of mythic living and academic inquiry, shaped by the teachings of Anthropologist Bruce Grindal, the magical theories of Real Magic author Isaac Bonewits, and workshops attended with psychedelic visionaries Timothy Leary and Terence McKenna, author Thomas Baurley delves deep into the forgotten, the forbidden, and the freshly reawakened. Continue reading

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