The Gothic aesthetic has persisted for centuries, and for good reason. Rich and mysterious and completely void of the shallow or insubstantial, Gothic imagery calls to mind a time and dimension that honor a more macabre grace. From Dracula’s castle…
Man’s best friend may come in many canine forms and breeds, but few can deny the golden retriever’s rightful popularity. Good natured, patient, and unfailingly loyal, the golden retriever is as appealing in attitude as it is in appearance. If…
Attractive water bird, Miami icon, retro symbol, or kitschy lawn ornament: the flamingo carries many connotations for many people. One thing is certain, the flamingo makes a memorable impression, no more so than in tattoo form. Contrary to popular Western…
Farmers are the unsung heroes of the world, and have been since time immemorial. We feast on the fruits of their labor and depend on them to sustain us throughout the seasons, but seldom give them their just due. An…
Considered the godfather of the Gothic genre, Edgar Allan Poe transcended mere literature to become the leading figure of all the dark, twisted things that lurk in the human psyche. He saw beauty where others shivered in fear, and lived…
The modern man may look upon the cow as little more than a burger or steak, but early humans revered the animal as sacred. A number of ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Egyptians, and Babylonians worshipped bovine gods, while…
One of the oldest and most grueling professions recorded in history, the coal miner is the eternal figure of back-breaking endurance in the darkest caverns most would tremble at the thought of descending into. Many nations were built on the…
When we think of Band-Aids, it is often with a humorous mix of childhood scrapes and splashy cartoon brands we swapped with friends or begged off the school nurse. It was only as we got older and suffered deeper, longer…
Athena stands apart from her fellow gods and goddesses, plain and simple. Beholden to no man or woman, she is the wild huntress of war and wisdom, and was the frequent patroness of warriors and philosophers, as well as those…
There is an ancient Greek saying that tells us that “the body has a wisdom of its own.” The same can be said of the beauty and poignancy of one’s anatomy. For many, the body’s natural anatomy is nothing short…