Introduction Published in 1845, “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe was met instantly with acclaim from critics and the public alike. Over 170 years after its initial release it still stands as one of the most widely read and analysed works of gothic horror. But what is it exactly that makes this one poem special in its ability to frighten and haunt so many generations of readers? The answer lies in its structure, diction, and use of symbolism. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poe

What is the first thing you associate with October? I reckon it could be hot tea, cinnamon pastries, rain, and a warm blanket with a good film to watch in the evening. But another thing worth mentioning is Halloween. The celebration of death, commonly linked with costumes, along with the trick or treat custom. In fact, the most significant aspect of this festive gathering is to commemorate and cherish those whose time on earth has passed. Nonetheless, many people still think

Imagine you’re playing an association game. The word is vampire. Be quick. You say: Dracula (or if you’re slightly cooler: Carmilla). And there is nothing wrong with that, obviously. The two books have become somewhat of a pattern and an archetype to copy if you ever wanted to write a vampire book that is in any way accurate to the traditional beliefs of what the vampires were and what they represented. Illustration by Michael Fitzgerald for the first installment of Carmilla

Author: Anita Konstantynowicz Petrov, R. (2024, September 6). A black and white photo of a man’s eye. Unsplash. Unsplash.Com. https://unsplash.com/photos/a-black-and-white-photo-of-a-mans-eye-WTUg6scGpm4 Why would anyone willingly enter a haunted house, scare neighbors or dress up as a terrifying character? Fear is usually something people try to avoid, however, on Halloween many individuals deliberately look for frightening experiences. The question is: why do they find it

Author: Sofija Apansiewicz What is all the fun about? “Shock of the Old: Halloween When It Was Actually Scary – in Pictures.” The Guardian, The Guardian, 31 Oct. 2023, https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/oct/31/shock-of-the-old-halloween-when-it-was-actually-scary-in-pictures. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026. The first Halloween costume appeared more than 2000 years ago as a costume for a ritual known as the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated from the e

Author: Kinga Zujko Over the summer you might have heard some devastating news about the state of our planet. Some of them might be true, but it’s important to remember that the catchiest of headlines aren’t necessarily meant to be accurate. In this article I will try to show you that not all hope for the future of the environment has been lost and debunk one of the most common misconceptions about climate change and related matters. Air pollution urban landscape, https://pl.

Buttons, Blue eyes, Roaches, Fog. Halloween’s not so far away. Inevitably, we’ll reach for some good Halloween movies. The one I personally can’t let out of my thoughts is ‘Coraline’. Now, if you know anything about the movie mentioned before, it’s the peculiar atmosphere, the horrifying monster Beldam and the mysterious black cat. Numerous theories arise each Halloween… in this article, we’ll dive into the world of ‘Coraline’, taking a look at it from both the cozy, autumn

Once, there lived a companionate community in Salty Lake- a humble village in the heart of Ireland. Its residents would always hold together, notwithstanding the circumstances. The familial atmosphere among them was floating in the air day in day out; everyone supported one another in their ups and downs. The willingness to sacrifice oneself in the name of others’ good was a paramount value there. Not less significant was the tradition maintenance. This inconspicuous group of

https://astropolis.pl/topic/80135-m31-andromeda/ When sunsets start sooner and evenings get colder, don’t be fooled by your warm sheets. Instead go outside, let your eyes get used to the pitch black colour of the sky and look at its north-east. You should see a bunch of stars which form a W like shape and a small smudge of light. It’s Andromeda which is the closest big spiral galaxy to Earth. Even though we can state that the distance is relatively short, we don’t really mean

Halloween is usually associated with dressing up in scary costumes, such as witches, spiders or some characters from horrors and going around your neighborhood to collect sweets. It’s a game called “Trick or treat” that most children around the world enjoy playing with their family or friends. But some people have found more creative ways to spend Halloween which became world records. The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas, thenotsoinnocentabroad.com, Accessed

With the end of September the Fashion month came to an end. The four-week cycle of presenting upcoming trends for spring 2027 has brought a lot of shocks and new perspectives but also amazing trends I can’t wait to see on the streets, when the weather will becomes nice again. But after all, having watched many runways presented by a lot of amazing designers what I am most excited to tell you about is Magda Butrym’s debut during the New York FW. During the Paris Fashion Week w

These days Halloween is getting more popular due to being depicted in many American films and books. However, there are still people especially in Poland who don't support or even hate this night. They believe that this is the night when people celebrate and honour Satan. Many of them say that it's against Catholicism and makes fun of death. But how did it all start? Burns, Robert. Halloween. Wikimedia Commons, 1785. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026 At first it was a Celtic celebrati

One final party In a 2021 article for British Vogue, Yomi Adegoke posed the striking question “Has the internet killed subcultures?” The question, taken at face value, may seem strange or simply ridiculous. It seems that, in fact, the growing inter-connectedness of people around the globe would trigger an explosion of new subcultures being formed, with notable examples like emo or scene coming to mind. However, there is merit to the argument that the subcultures of the 2000s

The world is filled with many subcultures that are focused on different aspects of life, ranging from music and fashion to specific values or behaviours. In this article, I will focus on a country that is often a source of inspiration amongst young people - Japan. The “Land of the Rising Sun” is a place where many modern trends, which usually focus mostly on fashion, entertainment and lifestyle, stem from. Japan is the place where lots of modern media comes from due to the fa

Author: Pola Galińska What are subcultures? According to the general definition, subcultures are groups of people who share norms of behaviour, values, beliefs, consumption patterns and lifestyle choices that differ to varying degrees from those of the dominant, mainstream culture. In short, subcultures are smaller groups within a larger community. They share specific behaviours, values, features that can be easily distinguished from cultures they normally belong to. The genu

Music has always been a defining part of subcultures, as much as the choice of clothing, shared love for particular things or value systems, because it offers an imagery that can be used for identity purposes, and to distinguish individuals or communities from the rest of society. A subculture is a group of people within a society that shares distinct values, beliefs, interests or aesthetics that set them apart from the mainstream. Music is a powerful binding tool and often

Subculture does not ask for permission before it starts shaping you, as it simply operates rather like neural rewriting than conscious choice. It arrives and embeds itself through repetition, whether it is sound, language, or gesture. However, where does that shift actually happen? At what point does subculture classify as a part of our identity that is rooted within the brain? But the thought that interests me most is not whether this influence exists, just when it stops bei

https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/charli-xcx-british-vogue-interview A New Single Charli XCX has officially entered a new era with her new single, "Rock Music", released on May 8, 2026. Charli wrote the song with producers Alexander Guy Cook and Finn Keane. The track is expected to be the lead single off her upcoming album, and it has already become one of the most talked about pop releases of the month. Moving Beyond the "Brat" Era With the massive success of "Brat", many fans

Over the years national parks have become quite important to human culture. They are some of the most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors every year. Sadly, many people forget that they aren’t just the outdoorsy version of Disneyland and shouldn’t be treated as just another amusement park.

This May is definitely spoiling us with various fashion events. 20th Century Studios. A Film Poster of the Devil Wears Prada 2 , 2026, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Devil_Wears_Prada_2_(film_poster).png#/media/File:The_Devil_Wears_Prada_2_(film_poster).png. Accessed 7 June 2026. Just on the first day of this month, the premiere of the long-awaited sequel to The Devil Wears Prada took place. Starring the fabulous Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, the movie has already won the h