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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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The mysterious White Lady of the Záběhlice Chateau
A ghost called a white lady at what was a rural castle near a vineyard never revealed her secrets. Parts of what is now Prague used to be villages separated by dusty…
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The devil chef of Emauzy
The centuries-old monastery once had some devilishly good food made by a devil chef. The monastery at Emauzy looks pleasant enough from a distance, with its modern concrete wing-shaped spires added in…
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The Devil’s Bible – a mysterious massive medieval manuscript
The largest existing medieval manuscript, the Devil’s Bible was written in one day, according to legend. One of the great and mysterious Gothic treasures from Bohemia unfortunately now resides in Sweden, though…
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The dark meaning behind the legend of Dalibor’s violin
An imprisoned knight learned to make music, but his singing was something else as Dalibor’s violin has a dark meaning. One of the most famous legends of Prague Castle is that of…
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Monsters of Prague: The Golem
The legend of the Golem is known worldwide. This post is the second in our series of eerie Bohemian stories leading up to Halloween. Last week I took you to a very special house in…
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Monsters of Prague: Faust House
The Faust House is one of Prague’s most intriguing locations This post is the first in a series of three, leading up to Halloween. While Halloween as we know it is not…
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A Wicked Pack of Cards – Tarot and the Gothic in Literature
It would be madness to run a Gothic blog inspired by a deck of tarot cards, and not address the link between “The Gothic” and the art of tarot. Of course, if…
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The Bohemian Connection
Bohemian /bəʊˈhiːmɪən/ (n.) 1. A native or inhabitant of Bohemia. 2. A socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts. [ mid 19th century: from French bohémien ‘Gypsy’ (because…
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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…
