Strange and Mysterious

The Macabre Allure: How the Guillotine Shaped French Revolutionary Art
The guillotine is often seen as a grim symbol of the French Revolution. It evokes images of fear, death, and a…
The Chilling Beauty of Victorian Post-Mortem Photography
Victorian post-mortem photography might seem unsettling today, but during the 19th century, it was a popular practice. These photos were often…
The Green Fairy: Absinthe’s Bewitching Hold On The Art World
Absinthe, often called the “Green Fairy,” has long captivated the imaginations of artists, writers, and bohemians. Its allure lies not only…
Life Becomes Art: 10 Haunting Pompeii Scenes
In 79 AD, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was silenced forever by one of history’s most devastating natural disasters. When…
The Enigmatic Shigir Idol: the World’s Oldest Wooden Sculpture
If there’s one thing that sends historians and archaeologists buzzing with excitement, it’s an ancient artifact that refuses to give up…
The Mystery Behind the Unicorn Tapestries
Tucked away in the stone halls of The Cloisters Museum in New York, a series of seven tapestries have mystified scholars,…
Art and Liminal Spaces: Discover Their Captivating Mystery
Liminal spaces hold a strange allure in the world of art. These in-between places, often undefined or transitional, spark a sense…
The Dyatlov Pass Incident Through Art and Media
The Dyatlov Pass incident is one of the most mysterious events of the 20th century. On a wintery night in 1959,…
The Strange Tale of the Green Children of Woolpit: Medieval Mystery Inspiring Art and Literature
In the quaint village of Woolpit, England, an extraordinary tale has echoed through the ages. This story, rich with mystery and…
How Robert the Doll Became a Work of Art
At first glance, Robert the Doll might look like any other weathered antique toy. But for those who know his story,…
Cinderella’s Unbelievable Legacy: How One Story Transformed Art
The tale of Cinderella is one of the most enduring and universal stories, with its roots in cultures around the world.…
The ‘Screaming Mummies’ of Guanajuato as Art
The discovery of the ‘Screaming Mummies’ in Guanajuato dates back to the mid-19th century during one of Mexico’s most harrowing epidemics.…