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Helena B. Scott receiving the Cross of Merit from the Sovereign Order of the Templars of Saint Martin
Knights Templar·29 April 2026

Awarded the Cross of Merit (Meriti Crux) by the Sovereign Order of the Templars of Saint Martin (OSTSM)

See Patreon article with more photos (click here) A few days ago I had the honour of serving as keynote speaker at the International Conference “Saint Martin, p…

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The interior of the Franciscan Church in Budapest depicting the dedication to the Virgin Mary
Sacred Feminine·29 April 2026

Regnum Marianum: Hungary as the Kingdom of Mary

See original article here: Image Image for this article, St Stephen dedicates his country to the Virgin Mary. Franciscan Church, Ferenciek tere (Square of the F…

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A scholarly conference gathering discussing the history of Christian chivalric orders in Transylvania
Events & Lectures·29 April 2026

Brief Overview of the International Conference “Saint Martin, precursor of the creation of Christian Chivalric Orders”, Arad, Transylvania 24 April 2026

Just a few days home from Budapest, Hungary where I paused for the night after returning from the conference in Arad, Transylvania—and then onward to Ireland, f…

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Conference poster for the international Saint Martin event in Arad, Romania
Events & Lectures·18 April 2026

International Conference “Saint Martin, Forerunner of the Creation of Christian Chivalric Orders”, 24 April in Arad, Transylvania (Romania)

In a few days I will be making my way through Hungary and then on to Arad in Transylvania, Romania to this wonderful international conference on the Knightly Ch…

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The College of Psychic Studies lecture series on Templar history and Gnosticism
Events & Lectures·18 April 2026

The Knights Templar, Freemasonry, Gnosticism & Grail Traditions: My upcoming lectures at the College of Psychic Studies

There are certain subjects in history that refuse to remain buried—currents that move quietly beneath the surface of time, waiting to be rediscovered. This seas…

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William Marshal, the Templar knight, representing the sacred history of New Ross
Sacred Feminine·7 January 2026

Founded by Vow and Vision: Templar William Marshal, the Sacred Feminine, and the Birth of New Ross

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨���…

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Interfaith remembrance service held at the historic Kilbarry Templar site in Waterford
Knights Templar·18 October 2025

Honouring the Past: OSMTH Recognition at the Kilbarry Templar Interfaith Remembrance Service

Read original article on my Patreon - click here! History came full circle this year at the Kilbarry Templar Interfaith Remembrance Service , held as part of my…

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Announcement for the first-ever Templar Public History Initiative in Waterford, Ireland
Knights Templar·8 October 2025

Ireland’s First-Ever Templar Public History Initiative Launches in Waterford

Ireland’s First-Ever Templar Public History Initiative Launches in Waterford “Waterford Templar Historical Day” – Saturday, 11 October 2025 - see Patreon Blog P…

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Helena B. Scott concluding her MA internship at the Waterford Treasures museum
Events & Lectures·17 June 2025

Last MA Internship Day at Waterford Treasures: For the People, With the People, About the People

Originally published on my Patreon with images and videos, view: I have been really quiet, I know...but this was my busiest time with university, please forgive…

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The Irish Community Archive Network logo representing collaborative Templar history research
Knights Templar·17 June 2025

Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN), National Museum of Ireland: Seeking participants for my MA Templar Research Study

Originally published on my FB pages and Patreon: Truly grateful to be supported on my call out for my MA public history research by The 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧���…

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The stone sculpture of Medusa, a sacred representation of the feminine awakened
Sacred Feminine·20 April 2025

Medusa Awakens: Stone, Serpent, and the Sacred Return of the Feminine

FEATURE ON JOSEPH JASKOLKA: SCULPTOR OF MYTH AND STONE, ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MY PATREON She has waited in silence. For years, this stone sculpture by Joseph …

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Classroom lecture setting at Concordia University Edmonton covering Rosicrucian secrets
Events & Lectures·16 April 2025

My class at Concordia University, Edmonton (Canada) on the Rosicrucians, Templars & Freemasons

The Rosicrucians: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋���…

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The imposing exterior of Loftus Hall, the most haunted mansion in Ireland
Research & Field Notes·15 April 2025

Loftus Hall: The House That Refuses to Be Owned

Loftus Hall: The House That Refuses to Be Owned Ireland’s most infamous haunted house is once again up for sale — but can Loftus Hall ever truly be tamed? For c…

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The College of Psychic Studies logo and materials on Templar esoteric symbolism
Esoteric & Occult·20 September 2024

Blog article for the College of Psychic Studies

Delighted to have provided an article to my beloved The College of Psychic Studies on the Knights Templar, with a video relevant to their symbolism and my 𝐮𝐩���…

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A serene representation of mermaid archetypes as ancient ancestral symbols
Events & Lectures·20 September 2024

Ancestral Pathways Conference 2024

Really happy and honoured to be part of this conference as a speaker; my topic connected to mermaids as ancestral archetypes, and ancient priestesses, who pour …

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The vast ocean as a symbol of our shared human connection to sacred waters
Events & Lectures·5 May 2024

Covenant of the Waters Symposium 2024

“Even if you never have the chance to see or touch the ocean, the ocean touches you with every breath you take, every drop of water you drink, every bite you co…

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Vintage medical tools and herbs representing the medieval healing arts of the Templars
Knights Templar·1 May 2024

Magical Medicine Chests: Healing Arts of the Knights Templar & Cistercians

2-DAY ONLINE MASTERCLASS SUNDAYS 30 JUNE - 7 JULY - click here to view more info & book! I will be holding a Master Class as requested by many of you on the Kni…

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The atmospheric ruins of Templemichael in County Waterford, steeped in history
Esoteric & Occult·1 May 2024

Haunted Templemichael: Knights Templar, an Ancient Curse and Ley Lines

Once a Knights Templar stronghold, Templemichael in County Waterford now echoes with spectral hauntings and long past historical battles. A visit with unexpecte…

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Ancient Armenian monastery architecture reflecting the first Christian nation
Knights Templar·1 May 2024

Armenia: The World's First Christian Nation & the Knights Templar

Armenia adopted Christianity as its state religion in 301 AD, making it the first nation to do so . This early adoption of Christianity has deep roots in Armeni…

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A mystical rose as a symbol for the protection of sacred feminine knowledge
Sacred Feminine·1 May 2024

The Knights Templar: Defenders of the Way of the Rose

UPCOMING ONLINE TALK Tuesday 18th June 2024: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Very pleased to be announcing my upcoming online talk on Tuesday 18 June at 7 pm with The College…

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Iconography depicting the sacred feminine traditions within the Templar order
Sacred Feminine·3 April 2024

The Templars & the Divine Feminine

Watch the video on Youtube The divine feminine was revered by the Cistercians and the Knights Templar whose patron is Mary Magdalene and who also showed a prefe…

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Fragmentary medieval manuscripts showing mysterious symbols and unknown ciphers
Research & Field Notes·4 March 2024

An Unknown Language & Connections to Bernard de Clairvaux

See original FB article here I like to bring back women from history and some of you may be aware I also work with forgotten and esoteric aspects of history, in…

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Close-up of cryptic medieval graffiti carved into ancient stone walls
Research & Field Notes·4 March 2024

Medieval Graffiti: Messages Hidden in Plain View

See original FB post here “Pay attention to details. The most important things are often overlooked in the search for things greater than the obvious.” This is …

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Helena B. Scott during her interview with the Global Strangeness team
Esoteric & Occult·4 March 2024

Secret History & the Occult: Interview with Global Strangeness

Watch Facebook Live original recording here Interview with the team from Global Strangeness on my work in haunted history, Freemasonry, ancient energies and upc…

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Portrait of Matilde of Canossa, the formidable queen of Tuscany
Books & Publications·4 March 2024

Vine & Wine Chronicles: Matilde of Canossa (Tuscany)

Original article read here MATILDE OF CANNOSSA; A TRUE AMAZON QUEEN ALLIED WITH WINE A woman ahead of her times, pioneer in many areas who “ran with the wolves”…

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Ancient celestial star charts highlighting the 8 and 5-pointed star symbols
Research & Field Notes·4 March 2024

Stars…

Original FB article here Stars...mean everything to me. I find them in all areas of my life, they are a favourite symbol of mine and also connected to my origin…

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A heart-shaped symbol representing the deeper, true love of the Templar knights
Knights Templar·4 March 2024

The Knights Templar & Love

See original FB article here THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AND LOVE Following on from my last post on women within the Order of the Knights Templar, I wanted to come back…

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Book cover art for The Way of the Rose, an untold history of the Templars
Books & Publications·4 March 2024

Vine & Wine Chronicles: Upcoming book: “The Way of the Rose”

See original Fb article here Hello people of the page! Happy to share a trailer with a glimpse of my upcoming book on the untold history of the Knights Templar,…

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Historical depictions of women's presence and roles in medieval chivalric orders
Sacred Feminine·4 March 2024

Women within the Knights Templar

See original Fb article here Sharing this great article under my own notes by Andres Ruiz (Gran Priorato de Andalucia) on Women being part of the Knights Templa…

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Hidden architectural symbols found in Ireland's most famously haunted house
Esoteric & Occult·4 March 2024

Templar & Masonic Connections at Ireland’s Most Haunted House

See original FB article here Ireland is more relevant to the Knights Templar than we have been led to believe, and also to Freemasonry. I’d like to share an exc…

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Symbolic imagery of vine, wine, and the divine bloodline of Templar history
Books & Publications·14 February 2024

Vine and Wine Chronicles: Knights Templar, Jacobites, and Divine Bloodline

Read original article and watch music video here The title translates to “go, my love” (or ‘walk my love’): while I do not speak Irish, I understand that "siúil…

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A symbolic artistic interpretation of the true, profound love within the Templar order
Knights Templar·13 February 2024

Love & the Knights Templar

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY Read original article here: On Valentine's Day, I would like to speak about love, which was so very relevant to the Knights Templar. Not j…

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A workshop poster for the Knights Templar Symbolism talk in London
Events & Lectures·12 January 2024

The Symbolism of the Knights Templar - my upcoming talk at the London College of Psychic Studies

Today, on the 11th...which is my lucky number, the number of my birth date and time as well as the most intuitive and Templar Master Number, I am extremely plea…

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The historical setting of Hook Peninsula, the site of the Redmond and Templar influence
Esoteric & Occult·9 January 2024

Invasion of Ireland: The Redmonds, Templar & Masonic ties at Ireland’s Most Haunted House

INVASION OF IRELAND: THE REDMONDS, TEMPLAR & MASONIC TIES AT IRELAND’S MOST HAUNTED HOUSE Read the original post and view the photos on Facebook here With Henry…

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The mysterious mermaid carving at Kilcooley Abbey, a symbol of divine energy
Sacred Feminine·31 December 2023

Mermaids - Ancient Divine Feminine Energy & Templar Symbol

SACRED GRAIL, PRIESTESS INITIATRIX & SACRED SEXUALITY OF THE ALCHEMICAL MARRIAGE (SUN AND MOON) In tonight’s live broadcast with Ecuador’s Knights Templar, I me…

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The treacherous waters of the Pentland Firth surrounding the ancient St. Clair castles
Research & Field Notes·31 December 2023

Episode 3 St. Clair Castles of the Pentland Firth & Orkneyinga Saga Clans - Trailer

The Pentland Firth, a treacherous stretch of water, serves as a backdrop to their story. The Sinclair family, often associated with the Knights Templar & Freema…

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A decanter of Pimen spiced wine, recreated from ancient medieval Templar recipes
Research & Field Notes·31 December 2023

St. Helena - Pimen Medieval Spiced Wine

Would you like to drink the elixir of life and get a taste of a medieval wine I resurrected, made by Templars then and now following the same recipe/method and …

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The official documentation recognizing Helena B. Scott as a Corresponding Fellow of WAIS
Personal & Milestones·31 December 2023

World Association of International Studies (WAIS) - official Corresponding Fellow (WAISer)

WAIS is one big international network whose aim is to promote peace across cultural, religious, and political boundaries. --Ronald Hilton Delighted to say I've …

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A virtual lecture setting featuring Dr. Steven Muir discussing Templar remembrance
Events & Lectures·31 December 2023

Knights Templar - In Remembrance, Friday October 13th ZOOM LECTURE

Recording of my talk for Friday 13th October on the Knights Templar, In Remembrance. Joined by professional colleague, friend, and mentor, prof. Dr. Steven Muir…

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Ancient symbols of Hypatia and the Antikythera mechanism representing sacred wisdom
Sacred Feminine·31 December 2023

The sacred wisdom of women, defended by the Knights Templar

HYPATIA, CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA & THE ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM Originally published on my Facebook page “Just as places where the goddess was worshipped became si…

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A candlelit scene reflecting a somber yet beautiful medieval Templar Christmas
Knights Templar·31 December 2023

What did a Templar Christmas sound like?

What did Christmas feel and sound like during the time of the Knights Templar? Deus Meus is a very old Irish hymn, probably written around 1086, author thought …

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The cover of American Paranormal Magazine featuring Helena B. Scott
Esoteric & Occult·31 December 2023

American Paranormal Magazine - feature in December’s Issue 2023

Really happy to be featured in a few upcoming posts by American Paranormal Magazine and mentioned on the cover of December’s issue for 2023, with a feature on m…

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The rose as an esoteric bridge connecting Sufi, Templar, and Rosicrucian traditions
Esoteric & Occult·31 December 2023

The Beloved as the Rose; key symbol for the Knights Templar, Sufis & Rosicrucians

THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEART I hope your day was great, spent with family, friends and loved ones. Thank you all of you who did message me the last couple of days…

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An evocative setting of wine and chalices representing the elixir of life
Knights Templar·31 December 2023

The Elixir of Life: Wine & the Knights Templar

“Wine brings to light the hidden secrets of the soul, gives being to our hopes, bids the coward flight, drives dull care away, and teaches new means for the acc…

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A solitary oath taken by candlelight, renewing a vow to the historic Templar order
Knights Templar·31 December 2023

My Vow to the Knights Templar

On this last night of the year, when we are all remembering the past and making plans as well as resolutions for this new year that will be here in a few hours,…

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The rugged path to San Andres de Teixido, a pilgrimage site for living and dead
Esoteric & Occult·31 December 2023

San Andres de Teixido: A pilgrimage for both living & dead. Resurrection & wisdom through “Baphomet”.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: “A San Andrés de Teixido vai de morto o que non foi de vivo”. Old Galician saying regarding the pilgrimage to San Andres de Teixido which …

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A symbolic bridge linking the Sinclair family to Templar and Masonic lore
Esoteric & Occult·31 December 2023

Evidence of Survival: The Sinclairs; the “bridge” that connects the Knights Templar & Freemasons

As published on my Facebook page: Sharing a song that tastes like Christmas, full of history but also tragedy, sung here by the controversial Irish Sinead O'Con…

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A historical look at the Viking origins of Waterford and connections to St. Anthony
Research & Field Notes·31 December 2023

St. Anthony of Padua - Portuguese friar & relative of Godfrey of Bouillon?

Originally published on my Facebook page: So today, I was in downtown Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city founded in 914 AD, the Viking City of Vadrarfjord (windy …

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A candlelight gathering in memory of the tragic history of the Knights Templar
Knights Templar·9 October 2023

The Knights Templar - In Remembrance...

Spend this evening with me on Friday the 13th of October by candlelight, in remembrance of the Knights Templar and revisit their tragic end. “To live in the wor…

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Book cover for Loftus: The Hall of Dreams, available for free download
Books & Publications·9 October 2023

Free eBook: Loftus - The Hall of Dreams (only 13-15 October)

Only this weekend; get your copy of my paperback version of “Loftus: The Hall of Dreams” FREE . Only on AMAZON, Friday 13th October til Sunday 15th October. Lof…

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Promotional graphic for the November issue of American Paranormal Magazine
Esoteric & Occult·9 October 2023

American Paranormal Magazine - November issue

Check out the upcoming US and International issues of American Paranormal Magazine for November where I’ll be featured in an interview on me and my work in hist…

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A personal journey into the mysteries of the past through historical discovery
Personal & Milestones·14 September 2023

Daughter of history and the mysteries…

Today I'd like to take you with me, back into history once more, but I actually want to take you on a journey. Show you a glimpse of why I do what I do, relentl…

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The newly released paperback and eBook editions of Loftus: The Hall of Dreams
Books & Publications·23 June 2023

Loftus The Hall of Dreams - Paperback and eBook release

Eagerly awaiting my proof...but already taking pre-orders! Loftus The Hall of Dreams: Behind the Myth of Ireland's Most Haunted House The paperback and eBook ed…

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Research & Field Notes·12 April 2023

Secrets of Kilcooley Abbey

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A journey for the Samhain season in search of the True Cross
Research & Field Notes·5 November 2022

In search of the True Cross

Last weekend, for Samhain, I went on a very special trip to be with kindred spirits, connect with nature, honour the ancestors, and following in the footsteps o…

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Announcement for Ireland's 1st International Paranormal Convention in New Ross
Events & Lectures·23 October 2022

1st International Paranormal Convention in Ireland

I will be joining some of the biggest names in the paranormal industry in New Ross, Co. Wexford in February next year, for the first ever paranormal convention …

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The mystical veil between the worlds of the living and the dead
Esoteric & Occult·5 October 2022

A Ghost Marriage

A very fine veil divides the world of the living from the world of the dead; Those that hide among the shadows and live in eternal dread Unable to find comfort …

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A cat in a mystical setting, emphasizing their role as spiritual sensitives
Research & Field Notes·5 October 2022

Cats - The Sensitives of the Animal Kingdom

Many people believe that cats can “see “things from the spiritual world which normal people usually cannot. According to some studies, cats genuinely feel or “s…

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