Traditions

Gothic art, blending beauty and darkness, uses grotesque imagery across painting, sculpture, and digital media to evoke fear, horror, and…

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 expose the deadly effects of mass hysteria driven by fear and superstition, highlighting how…

Discover how ancient rulers used magic as a tool for social control, legitimizing their authority and maintaining order, with a…

Spiritual experiences are among those things you would not believe until you have had one. And once you have had…

As Lisbon urbanized in the nineteenth century, Fado became the voice of the working class, expressing their hardships and dreams,…

World Goth Day fosters a sense of belonging and identity among Goths worldwide. The celebration challenges stereotypes, promotes understanding, and…

Horses have been around us for centuries, and they had a huge impact on our civilization. All of this is…

Cremation jewelry has emerged as a popular and meaningful way to honor the memory of loved ones. This article explores…

This article is an elaboration of my ethnographic work of the last five years and is here presented to raise…

This article provides a brief overview of Goths in American culture from the 1990s to the present before examining the…

Formed in Britain in the late 1970s, Goth retains a relatively high number of Elder Goths who participate in the…

This article pays close attention to the newly formed Protestant Church of Scotland’s perception of witchcraft