Network

Czech-Slovak Research Society – Network (RA) is an association of scholars, occultists, artists, and interested individuals, founded at the end of 2023 to facilitate mutual communication, organize conferences and community events, cooperate on occultism research in the Czech and Slovak Republics, and assist with the exchange of information and archival materials. In this, it follows the tradition of First Republic universalism. The Network is strictly neutral towards the occult scene, independent towards the academic sphere, and as a research society, it is entirely secular – i.e., while it includes occultists among its members, it does not itself profess any occult teaching. 

The activities of the Network also include the preservation of occult writings and artifacts, primarily through their digitization and accessibility, as well as supporting emerging scholars and practitioners, and not least, promoting the scientific research of occultism. Currently, the Network connects 42 people from five countries.

It has organized 10 community events, 22 independent lectures and performances, assisted with several exhibitions and artistic performances. It has its own podcast, Get on My Back! and organizes the Brno international conferences focused on the research of occultism and related topics, Tea with Mephistopheles 2.

The symbol of the Network is an hourglass, in which sand symbolically transforms into a complex web of events, fates, and dreams.

Network Contacts and Channels

Preservation of Documents, Artifacts and Testimonies

One of the long-term projects of the Network is the rescue of written and material relics of the history of Czech and Slovak occultism. These often end up in waste yards or disappear among dealers. We are thus losing a part of our country's history. We are losing evidence of what our ancestors were like, what they believed in, and what they dreamed of.

We do not stop at relics, however. We also film and preserve the memories and testimonies of witnesses, the survivors of Czech and Slovak occultists, but also indirect witnesses, i.e., those who knew the direct witnesses or have information from other reliable sources. 

More information here: (>>>)

Podcast Get on My Back!

is a series of lectures and interviews that we record with interesting personalities from the scientific and occult scenes. The goal of the podcast is to bring the world of science and occultism closer to listeners, contribute to mutual dialogue, and popularize scientific research into occultism. We broadcast every two weeks, always on Monday at 20:00.

The live broadcast takes place on the Network's Discord (>>>), and recordings are uploaded to our YouTube (>>>) channel after some time.

Thematic Evenings

are regular gatherings of the Network organized once every quarter. Each evening has its unique theme. In the past, we’ve hosted events dedicated to Lovecraftian horror, Aleister Crowley, the history of magical and sexual orders and sects, or to prehistory and the paganism within us. The evening consists of film screenings, lectures, demonstrations, pub quizzes, and plans for tasting ritual foods... in short, these are community events. Organizational information is usually published on Facebook and Network's Discord.

Conference Tea with Mephisto's

is an international multidisciplinary conference focused on the research of occultism and alternative religious movements. It takes place every October in Brno. The conference is open to scientists from various fields. Occultists, artists, and the interested public are also invited. The goal of the conference is to present research and discoveries, but also to facilitate networking and collaboration. Conference lectures are usually live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook.

Occult Beer

is a gathering over good beer in Brno and soon also in Bratislava. The Brno Occult Beer usually takes place every 2-3 weeks and is announced on Facebook and Network's Discord.

Occult Wine

is a gathering around wine and music. Generally less common than beer, there are also plans for wine tours to the cellars and vineyards of Moravia and southern Slovakia. It is announced on Facebooku and Discordu Sítě.