Strange and Mysterious
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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.…
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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.…
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Ghosts of the Winchester Mystery House
Imagine standing before a sprawling mansion, its architecture as confusing as a labyrinth, doors opening into walls, and staircases leading straight…
