Research
I research The Occult in the History of Scientific Discoveries. Through the whole Middle Ages and Renaissance, science was perceived as magic, and scientific research and experimentation were considered witchcraft by the authorities of the time. That is why researching the history of early science involves the study of occultism. In my academic quest, I focus on the Imaginary, Spirituality, Occultism, Hermetism, Kabbalah, Alchemy, Science, Magic and Religion in Europe (III-XVIII CE) and America (XVI-XVIII CE).
Currently: I work on my PhD Dissertation “The Occult Origins of European Science. A Millennium of European Science from Carolingians to Early Modern (VIII-XVIII centuries)”
Past research: focused on the most mysterious manuscript in the world, The "Voynich Manuscript."
In addition, I prepare future articles:
"The Role of Human Prints and Divine Traces in Persuasive Rituals"
"Tartaria Tablets: the Oldest Writing or Magic Symbols?"
"Why the Mountain is the
"Uncoverying the Mystery of the Egyptian Hieroglyph with the Meaning "Eternity"
"Uncovering the Mystery of the Egyptian Sphynx: New Insights over its Original Symbolism"
"New Evidence of Shamanic Techniques in the Eleusinian Mysteries"
"The Role of Shamanism in the Origins of the Sumerian Culture"
"The Sacred Feminine throughout the History of Religions"
"The Heritage of Shamanic Techniques in the Shakespearian Theater: Magic, Potions and Metamorphoses"
"The Alchemical "Voynich". New Evidence for a Genuine Alphabet, Shamanic Imagery, and Magical Plants"
"On the Role and Functions of Herbs from the
Presentations at Conferences: · MARS Workshops: April 6, 2009 Indiana: Purdue University Session: European Renaissance Organizer: Michael Ryan Paper: New Herbs from Americas and their Use in the Renaissance Italian Medicine My name posted here: http://www.cla.purdue.edu/mars/events/marsmondays.html · CSAS 2009 Conference Session:"Body, Culture and Society" Organizer: Myrdene Anderson Paper: The Role of Human Prints and Divine Traces in Persuasive Rituals My name posted here: http://courses.missouristate.edu/mbuckner/CSAS09PrelimProgram.htm Abstract here: http://courses.missouristate.edu/mbuckner/CSAS%2009%20Paper%20Abstracts.htm
April 2-5, 2009 Urbana-Champaign, Illinois: University of Illinois campus
Past Research:
Three articles for Discovery and Invention: A Historical Encyclopedia of Science, Technology and Society:
"Cosmology," "Calendar," "Hallucinogenic and Mind-Altering Drugs"
"Voynich Manuscript and its Genuine Alphabet" (April 2008)
"The Occult in the History of the Scientific Discoveries" (April 2008)
"Magic and Religion in the Mediterranean Studies" (April 2008)
"Understanding the "Voynich", the Most Mysterious Manuscript in the World. American Shamanism and Exotic Plants" (March 2008)
"Contributions to Voynich Manuscript's Mystery" (March 2008)
"Voynich Manuscript is not a Hoax. Uncovering New Evidence" (January 2008)
“How Religious Symbols forged Communities in European Religious Wars (XV-XVII)” (December 2007)
“The Heritage of Shamanic Techniques: The Sacred Feminine across Cultures” (December 2007).
“Science and Technology in the Carolingian Renaissance” (May 2007)
“How Culture influences the Occurrence of the Suicidal Attacks. Case Study of Kamikazes and Terrorists,” (January 2007)
“The Reform proposed by the Nice Treaty regarding the European Parliament” (June 2004)
“From Alliances to Coalitions? The New Foreign Policy of the USA”, June 2003
“The Third Way in Diplomatic Negotiation: The Stability Pact for Southeastern Europe”, May 2003
“NATO and the New Romanian Policy,” April 2003
“Phonies on the International Stage. Nuclear Terrorism Threat,” March 2003
“Pretended to be little Davids with a Sling Shot: The Use of Nuclear Weapon in Terrorism. (Iraq, India and North Korea Case Study”, February 2003
“Hitler’s Diplomacy Trick: Bilateral Treaties,” September 2002.
“Anti-Semitism and Theories of Nationalism in Romania in the 1918-1938 Period,” June 2001
“Past and Present Nationalist Discourse in Romanian Politics,” May 2001
“East or West? The Romanian Dilemma,” March 2001
“Anti-Semitic Discourse and Demagogy in the Political Programs of Romanian Political Parties Today. A Case Study of the PRM,” January 2001
“From or Towards Democracy? Transition Case Study of Romania,” November 2000
“Italian Culture and Policy,” November 2000.