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The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
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John D. - A History of the Star Chamber
In 1564, John D. published the hieroglyphic monad - an explanation of a new symbol he believed to be magical. The popular belief is that she trusted him and his magic so much that she asked him to choose a date for her coronation that would be astrologically favorable. He was brought before the Star Chamber where he didn't just defend himself, he elevated himself. In 1582, the two began calling on angels together but couldn't make contact with them. After a couple of years of unsuccessful tryouts, he found someone who would work: Edward Talbot.
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