From the Vault: John Dee, Part 1

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A trusted advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, Dr. John Dee was an astronomer, mathematician, astrologer, and navigator with ties to the occult.

But what role did astrology or the occult have alongside Christianity in the Elizabethan court?

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb ...

John Dee.

Mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and some say, the most influential occult magician in British history... 

This episode was written by Diane Hope and Richard MacLean Smith.

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John Dee built the blueprint for modern intelligence long before the word “scientist” even existed. He mapped stars while designing encryption systems and spoke to what he called angels through a black “scrying” mirror that still sits in the British Museum to this day. Queen Eliz ...  Show more

The 16th century was a dangerous time to be talking about magic and hidden forces, so how did John Dee end up being invited into Elizabeth I's court?He was an astronomer, occultist and alchemist who dedicated his life to understanding how celestial activity influenced life on ear ...  Show more