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Sepulchral imagery in The Bohemian Gothic Tarot
Motifs from Prague cemeteries adorn several cards in The Bohemian Gothic Tarot.
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Carmilla: the undying allure of the first lesbian vampire story
The original goth girl has inspired a whole genre of fiction. The second most popular vampire tale no doubt is Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu, published in 1872. This story of a…
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Perchta, the ghostly White Lady of the Rožmberk castles
The famous White Lady had a difficult life but returned after death to look after the Rožmberk family and property
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Legends of the Bohemian Crown Jewels
The Bohemian Crown Jewels and St Wenceslas’ helmet are alleged to have magic powers. The real Bohemian Crown Jewels are only shown to the public on special occasions. The rest of the…
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The curious legend of the green frog who ate a tailor
The image of an amphibian above a door is a reminder of a comical tale. Not all of Prague’s legends are scary ones. Some are more like extended jokes. The tale of…
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The creepy Bone Church of Kutná Hora
Bones from 40,000 plague and war victims are in creative sculptures in the Bone Church. The ossuary at Sedlec is generally called the Bone Church, and for good reason. Bones from tens…
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Video: A Tarot Reading in Prague with the Bohemian Gothic Tarot
“A tarot reading in Prague with the Bohemian Gothic Tarot.” A video by BabaBarock. An article by BabaBarock with Raymond Johnston. Copyright BabaBarock Ltd, all rights reserved. Please contact us if you…
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Momento Mori to McQueen – a Brief History of the Skull in Fashion
Over the years, the human skull has somehow represented almost everything – life and death, perilous danger and good luck. We see it worn by Hell’s Angels and Hello Kitty alike. I…
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Welcome to the World of Bohemian Gothic and Magic Prague
From the twisting alleys and misted towers of magic Prague, Baba Studio brings an alternative view of the fantasy landscape where the dark history of old Prague meets the poetic decadence of…
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Dancing with the Devil in Prague
The Devil is one of the key Gothic images, and it also has large tradition in Bohemian puppetry. Here we feature a vintage puppet and a puppeteer in modern Gothic attire. An…
