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Raymonde de Pereille; Cathar, Woman & The Last Lady of Montségur
Raymonde de Pereille was a woman of courage in a time of dark shadows and she was not just a woman defending a castle.
Louise Sommer
Apr 110 min read

The Cathar Women: Guardians of a Lost Narrative, Keepers of the Wisdom
Some stories refuse to be buried. Some truths, no matter how fiercely suppressed, find their way back into the light just like the Cathars
Louise Sommer
Feb 85 min read

Culture: A Living Narrative of Collective Memory
When I speak about culture, I refer to this collective experience that defines, influences, and enriches us all. We are not isolated beings.
Louise Sommer
Jan 206 min read

Before Santa and Saints, were the Female Reindeer and the Wise Women of Winter
Long before Christianity reshaped the narrative of winter, there were the original stories filled with the power of women, nature & wisdom.
Louise Sommer
Dec 12, 20245 min read

The Queen who saved the Grail Legend; A story about Creativity & Power
From European medieval times to the captivating adventures of Indiana Jones, the Grail has remained alive in our hearts and imaginations.
Louise Sommer
Nov 28, 20245 min read

Esclarmonde the Great of Foix: A Powerful Supernova in France's History
This article is about the amazing and extraordinary legacy of Esclarmonde the Great of France.
Louise Sommer
Oct 14, 20247 min read

Creative Storytelling that Weaves the Fabric of Connectivity & Life
Stories are the threads that weave the fabric of our identities. They shape our understanding of the world, our place within it, and ...
Louise Sommer
Sep 13, 20245 min read

Embracing Life's Journey: How Living Fully Fuels Creativity and Authenticity
When we embrace life's journey with open hearts and minds, our creativity flourishes.
Louise Sommer
Aug 8, 20245 min read

The Timeless Allure of the Grail: What Indiana Jones Got Right About the Creative Quest
The legend of the Holy Grail, much like the adventures of Indiana Jones, continues to captivate our imaginations.
Louise Sommer
Jun 13, 20243 min read

Walking the Hidden Path: Creative Living, Storytelling & Finding Meaning in Life
Like me, Shirley MacLaine, in her best-selling spiritual memoir 'The Camino', shared her own mystical journey along the same trail.
Louise Sommer
May 22, 20244 min read

Bringing Light to the Darkness: The Legend of Santa Lucia
Lucia comes from the Latin word "lux," which means Light. And Light is everything the legend of Santa Lucia is about.
Louise Sommer
Dec 12, 20235 min read

The Hidden Stories of Women Buried in the Vatican: Uncovering the Legacy of Three Powerful Figures
Very few people know that three extraordinary and very powerful women are buried within the Basilica of the Vatican in Italy. Amazing, ey?!
Louise Sommer
Jul 3, 20235 min read

Uncovering the Legacy of Asherah: The Evolution of Cultural Narratives Through Science and Research
This blog explores the profound importance of Asherah, drawing on the groundbreaking research of Dr. Francesca Stavrakopoulou and other...
Louise Sommer
Oct 4, 20214 min read

Gertrude Bell: The Indomitable Explorer Who Shaped the Modern Middle East
Yes, Gertrude Bell was indeed an Extraordinary Woman with An Extraordinary Life and Janet Wallach had done a marvellous job in her book.
Louise Sommer
May 31, 20215 min read

Uncovering the Extradinary Legacy of Madame de Pompadour & her Role as an Art Patron
Madame de Pompadour's life exemplifies the richness and complexity of historical figures often reduced to simplistic stereotypes.
Louise Sommer
Aug 31, 20206 min read
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