1961 Magazine Fall 2016

SPOTLIGHT
THE ROSSLYN MATRIX
We touched on it earlier when I had spent a half a
year of my life in Rosslyn Chapel reverse engineering
the building then a half year on discovery. The book
examines overlooked architectural plans, revealing
unobserved measurements and designs which underpin
the myths. The book balances spiritual interpretations
with functional reasoning. Later chapters offer a
scientific study of a special carving on the crypt wall
that was created from elements from various land, sea,
space and time measuring systems. The results reveal
the carving is both a treasure map and a mapping
treasure.
Q: What’s your dream adventure? If budgets weren’t a
concern, if access was available and there was nothing
stopping you, what would be your ultimate exploration?
A: I would go to Cocos Island off Peru to a specific spot
where the Treasure of Lima was hidden.
Q: What’s next for Ashley Cowie?
A: I’m working on a major historical series pilot that
will be out in September and a 1-hour documentary
based on Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.
I’ve actually found allusions to real life people and
places that have been coded into Stephenson’s bestselling
book.
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Fall 2016 1961 Magazine