Lightning flashes across the sky, illuminating a castle. A ghost calls out the name of a lover who once spurned them. A young woman tries to undo a curse that has plagued her family for centuries. You ...

Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...

Gothic Revival architecture is recognizable by its pointed arches, flying buttresses, and grand spires. Also referred to as Neo-Gothic or Victorian Gothic, the unique detailing of Gothic Revival ...

As the second most goth villain (Bane) once said to the most goth superhero (Batman), “You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it.” I don’t want to toot my own horn here, because self-confidence is ...

With roots in the 18th century, this haunted genre’s hallmarks can be found throughout modern horror. Here’s where to start. By Emily C. Hughes Emily C. Hughes is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author ...

What gives some works of art incredible staying power while others fade into obscurity? But as nearly a million annual visitors to the Art Institute of Chicago will tell you, the original image is ...

Meet Dev, an avid writer, cat lover, and anime enthusiast. He has a passion for storytelling, traveling, and new adventures. Gothic anime characters captivate audiences with their complex ...