In this richly illustrated lecture based on her new book, "Atalanta Unveiled" (2020) Dr Sasha Chaitow traces this path through the structure and content of the Atalanta fugiens together with a number of Maier’s other works. She explores the coded mythical references in the images and provides evidence that the emblems need to be rearranged to decode Maier’s full message.

Caroline Wise takes us on a virtual tour of London, exploring many of the stories behind famous landmarks.

Forming spirit traps, making witch bottles and concealing mummified cats in buildings: these were regular practices in the early modern period (c. 1650-1800). But what were people afraid of? Archaeologist Wayne Perkins specialises in studying these activities (known as 'apotropaics') and tonight he shares the current state of research, his own findings, and many intriguing examples. Be ready to learn about the coded shapes which speak to matters of the Evil Eye, the dangers of childbirth and the unwanted attentions of the many supernatural beings - the restless dead, wandering spirits, revenants, vampires, fairies and demons. And perhaps even more local mortal dangers like unfriendly neighbours' curses.

The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries have been called 'the golden age of religious hermeticism' (Jean Dagen), a period when alchemy was the greatest passion of the age, and when some of its most prestigious texts were printed. It was also the age of Shakespeare. Alchemy was everywhere in Elizabethan and Jacobean literature, and it is not a question of whether Shakespeare was aware of it or not, but to what degree it permeated his thought and writings. In this talk Paul explores the significance of Hermeticism, neo-platonism and the ideas of Paracelsus in the intellectual world of Shakespeare's contemporaries; and more particularly, its influence on Shakespeare and his work. He will examine, the Tempest in detail, with reference to King Lear, and other plays and poems.

In a dark cave, a man straddling a bull plunges a dagger into it. A dog and a snake leap to lick its blood, while a scorpion grips its testicles. This image is the centrepiece of Mithraism, a mystery cult of the Roman Empire. Here in London the Walbrook Mithraeum has been superbly restored and opened to visitors in 2017. This illustrated lecture delves into the rituals and meanings of this god's worship and is led by Ruth Clydesdale, an independent researcher and lecturer on art, religion and their links to ancient philosophies.

This final lecture in Phil Hine's "Origins of Tantra" series examines the development of the Saiva Tantric current. He explores the right-hand and left-hand currents, the Sakti tantras and the Kaula transmissions. The lecture also covers Tantric sorcery, ritual, transgressive practices and the worship of ferocious goddesses. Phil Hine is an independent researcher and author. Whilst he is best-known for his three books on Chaos Magic, he is also a practitioner of a hybridised approach to Tantra with over thirty years experience, and also has a background in Wicca and Ceremonial Magic. His latest work can be found at http://enfolding.org and you can follow him on twitter at: @PhilH86835657

The Long-Lost Friend is the magical book at the centre of this tale of murder, mystery and folk magic. Join Dan Harms as he explains the history of folk magic in Pennsylvania. Dan Harms, editor of The Long-Lost Friend: A 19th Century American Grimoire, takes us on a journey through the history of this infamous book of fake magic. You can find out more about Dan Harms at his irregularly maintained blog: http://danharms.wordpress.com.

The Necronomicon has whispered into the minds of authors and magicians ever since it was first described in the works of H.P. Lovecraft. A book of magic so evil that it would drive the readers to madness, or so some would claim. Dan Harms, co-author of The Necronomicon Files, takes us on a journey through the history of this infamous book of fake magic. You can find out more about Dan Harms at his irregularly maintained blog: http://danharms.wordpress.com.

Join us as we explore a world of warding marks, demonic possession, political intrigue and torture. All of this and more in part 2 of our examination of the events which finally led to the notorious witchcraft trial and execution in 1634 at Loudun. Wayne Perkins is an archaeologist with over twenty years of experience. He is currently researching medieval graffiti, ritual protection marks and ritual practices in the medieval buildings of the south-east of England.

Join us as we explore a world of warding marks, demonic possession, political intrigue and torture. All of this and more in part 1 of our examination of the events which finally led to the notorious witchcraft trial and execution in 1634 at Loudun. Wayne Perkins is an archaeologist with over twenty years of experience. He is currently researching medieval graffiti, ritual protection marks and ritual practices in the medieval buildings of the south-east of England.

The Tabula Smaragdina, also known as the Emerald Tablet. It is an object which has fascinated occultists ever since its discovery. Even Sir Isaac Newton was known to have studied it and produced his own translation. In this video we shall explore the meaning behind the text which has given us the much loved phrase "as above, so below." Paul Cowlan has been a practitioner of spiritual alchemy for over thirty years. He writes, lectures and gives experiential workshops on it. He is a regular Treadwells tutor, who we are always pleased to host when in the UK on visits from his home in Germany.

The Eleusinian Mysteries; an initiated mystery tradition performed yearly in ancient Greece, was of such importance that thousands would gather to experience it. The talk not only examines the appeal of the mysteries and their meaning for the ancients, but also how the practises of modern day paganism may reflect the rites at Eleusis. Tina Anghelatos’ background is in all things Hellenic along with theology and religious studies. She is an active leader in modern practices.

The Thoth tarot is one of the most popular decks in the English speaking world today. The brainchild of Aleister Crowley, it was illustrated by the artist Frieda, Lady Harris, during the years of the Second World War. Harris first met Crowley in 1937 and she soon became his magical pupil and firm friend; their collaboration slowly gave birth to the incredible deck. In this illustrated lecture, Deja Whitehouse relates how they worked together, using evidence from surviving diaries and correspondence. Dr Deja Whitehouse is a freelance writer and researcher who was recently awarded her PhD from Bristol University. Her research topic, In Search of Frieda Harris, – from a Victorian Childhood to the Swinging Sixties, supervised by Professor Ronald Hutton, explores various aspects of Harris’s life in comparison with some of her female esoteric contemporaries. During her studies, Deja completed a short-term engagement as a library assistant at the Warburg Institute, cataloguing the Frieda Harris correspondence held in the Yorke Collection, and producing an edited consolidation of the Harris-Crowley correspondence and associated primary source material.

Dan Harms, a librarian and writer from upstate New York, well known as the editor of The Book of Oberon, co-author of The Necronomicon Files, and Of Angels takes us on a journey through the many Grimoires available for new practitioners. It can be intimidating trying to work out where to start, but Dan does a wonderful job of cutting through the chaff to help us find those that are certainly worth having. You can find out more about Dan Harms at his irregularly maintained blog: http://danharms.wordpress.com.

This talk outlines the current theories and interpretations regarding concealed objects such as mummified cats, concealed shoes, concealed clothing (spiritual middens), horse skulls, curses, bent coins and taper burns made onto house timbers. Wayne Perkins is an archaeologist with over twenty years of experience. He is currently researching medieval graffiti, ritual protection marks and ritual practices in the medieval buildings of the south-east of England.

This lecture explores the concept of 'The Scarlet Woman' in Western occultism, taking it from magical mistress to feminist archetype. Dr Manon Hedenborg White starts with Aleister Crowley's articulation of the idea of the Scarlet Woman, considering what it meant to him and also to his female magical partners. She then moves forward to look at how the idea evolved through the course of the century. Dr. Manon Hedenborg White holds a PhD in the History of Religions from Uppsala University. Her book The Eloquent Blood. The Goddess Babalon and the Construction of Femininities in Western Esotericism explores changing constructions of femininity in interpretations of the goddess Babalon, a central deity in the British occultist Aleister Crowley's (1875–1947) religion Thelema.

Living in cremation grounds, eating from a skull-bowl, possession by wild gods and offerings of blood to ferocious goddesses- these are all features of the Atimarga – the traditions of ascetic Saivism which were the direct precursors to the Tantric Traditions. In this lecture, Phil Hine explores the doctrines and practices of these early ascetic paths, their place in the wider culture, and their appearances in Indian literature. He shows how the wild, cremation-ground practices fed into the Tantric path – the mantramarga, and how these ascetic practitioners established themselves as power-brokers and gurus to kings. Prepare yourselves for flying sorceresses, ash-smeared madmen, ferocious goddesses and drunken skull-bearers! Phil Hine is an independent researcher and author. Whilst he is best-known for his three books on Chaos Magic, he is also a practitioner of a hybridised approach to Tantra with over thirty years experience, and also has a background in Wicca and Ceremonial Magic. His latest work can be found at http://enfolding.org and you can follow him on twitter at: @PhilH86835657

This talk outlines the current theories and interpretations regarding concealed objects such as mummified cats, concealed shoes, concealed clothing (spiritual middens), horse skulls, curses, bent coins and taper burns made onto house timbers. Wayne Perkins is an archaeologist with over twenty years of experience. He is currently researching medieval graffiti, ritual protection marks and ritual practices in the medieval buildings of the south-east of England.