(1) When I say, “The Day of the Dead”, you may think of the Mexican culture with their skulls and colourful costumes. The Day of the Dead is in fact very gothic since it recognizes death as human experience. They celebrate the death of the loved ones with joy and nostalgia. (2) 1. History Several... Continue Reading →
Daunting Places Around the World
The Island of the Dolls, Mexico Thousands of dolls can be found all across the island. These dolls can move their hands, whisper to each other, and have the supernatural ability to lure the boatman to the islands. They are made to Just one glance at the island is enough to scare the crap out... Continue Reading →
The Top 3 Haunted Spots in Canada
Do you blissfully yearn to encounter dead spirits? Haunted mansions? Revenants? Or do you simply enjoy a good scare? Does the actual feeling of fear enchant you? Perhaps it even attracts you like a magnet. You like the suspense, the unknown, the darkness. Well, why not discover some new places to visit? Ghosts and phantoms... Continue Reading →
Strawberry Hill House
Dear, gothic gigglers, here is the man who gave birth to the Gothic genre! The creator Horace Walpole, born in London, was the youngest son of British Prime Minister Walpole and his wife Catherine. He went to King’s College in Cambridge but decided to leave in 1738 without a degree. He was interested in politics... Continue Reading →