Forest Bathing
Photography by Inge Bovens
Elves and fairies have long embraced the magic of the forest, living as they do under wild mushrooms and toadstools, on...
Cat Women
“One day I was counting the cats and I absent-mindedly counted myself.”
—Bobbie Ann Mason, “Residents and Transients”
Women and cats have a long history together,...
A Tale as Old as Time
As the classic Disney song reminds us, “Beauty and the Beast” possesses a rich history and a powerful legacy of enchantment. While most versions we...
By The Light of The Moon
“The moon replenishes the earth; when she approaches it, she fills all bodies, while, when she recedes, she empties them.”
—from Natural History by Pliny...
The Mysterious Enchantment of Dark Academia
Dive into the allure of Dark Academia, where mystique meets intellect in a world of Gothic architecture, sinister secrets, and opulent indulgence. Explore the roots, motifs, and core values of this burgeoning subculture that intertwines literature, art, and academia. Uncover the sinister underbelly of prestigious institutions and the haunting allure of forbidden knowledge. Discover the enchantment of Dark Academia through captivating tales of murder, obsession, and intellectualism.
The Witch in Autumn
Photographer: Val Gleason @vallerina01
Model: Jessica White @_.Jxssiica._
HMUA: Jonathan Lee of Magic Demon Cosmetics @magickmua_studios
Sometimes, in autumn, you’re not sure whether to laugh or...
Ships of Flame
Flying Dutchman (20th century), English School
©Look and Learn:Bridgeman Images
From Issue 59 - The Nautical Issue
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My grandfather once saw the Phantom...
Wild Irish Girl
About the Feature image: Engraving of Sydney Owenson, Lady Morgan, 1846, by Samuel Freeman, after John Comerford. Image courtesy The National Photographic Archive, National...
Manifest Your Personal Renaissance: A Powerful New Year Spell
Photography: Amanda Valentine
Makeup: Jessica Saint
Louis Armstrong’s soulful voice vibrates through the barge-board wood of my old 1898 Creole cottage as he sings “What a...
Silent No More: Rediscovering Black Presence in the Renaissance
Stephanie Levi-John as Lina from Starz’s The Spanish Princess.
Courtesy of Starz
Why are you going to the Renaissance Faire?” I’ve lost count of how many...








































