With the fortuitous proximity of tomorrow’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day to Halloween, we’ve spent the last week indulging in an embarrassment of piratey goodness, from sea-faring makeup tutorials to dark tales of evil under the waves. Today’s last post… Read More ›
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It Is the Hour of Departure: Turn-of-the-Century Ghost Rides
From ancient times, people have seen spirits at play in the flickering of light and shadow. With the advancement of technology during the European Renaissance, scholars leaned to harness these dancing apparitions through the power of projection. By the late 1700’s, enterprising entertainers were creating magic… Read More ›
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Autumn: Halloween in July
With just over 100 days to go to Halloween, signs of fall began to pop up this weekend, like mushrooms appearing after a heavy rain. Crafty shoppers reported the arrival of Halloween items at Michael’s, and spooky housewares emerged online at Pottery Barn. If… Read More ›