Robert Hieronimus

Robert R. Hieronimus, Ph.D., has been a pioneer in the "New Paradigm" movement for over 45 years. Initially involved with rock and roll bands in the 1960s, he designed posters and album covers while exploring esoteric knowledge. This led to a prolific career as a muralist and painter, renowned for his occult and symbolic artwork, including a vast prophetic mural at Johns Hopkins University that earned him acclaim as "one of this country's best muralists." His iconic "Woodstock bus" art car gained international recognition after being photographed at the original Woodstock festival and remains a globally recognized symbol. Dr. Hieronimus also founded AUM, the first state-approved school for esoteric studies, and his leadership was highlighted in a national PBS documentary. His doctoral research on the reverse of the American Great Seal, exploring its relationship to humanistic psychology, has been influential in governmental circles and widely shared. He has been a frequent media guest since 1967, discussing metaphysical symbolism, American history, and the paranormal, and has hosted "21st Century Radio®" since 1988, interviewing leading experts in alternative fields. His work has been featured in numerous documentaries and translated into several languages, underscoring his significant contributions to understanding symbolism and esoteric thought.