This is the first Joanne Harris book I’ve ever read – but I know the name. Harris wrote Chocolat which was turned into an Oscar nominated movie which featured Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. The Gospel of Loki is Joanne Harris’ first adult fantasy novel. I don’t often read books like The Gospel of Loki. […]
TED-Ed: A history of vampires in folklore, fantasy and fact
This is an easy to watch, suitable for children — and yet you may well learn something – video lesson about the history of vampires in folklore and fiction. I’m pretty sure this video will act as GM inspiration and throw out a suggestion or two someone looking for some familiar yet different horrors. This […]
Mayan mythology meets Pokemon in Pokemayans
This blend of Pokemon with Mayan mythology were created by artist and animation student Mona. Mona is based in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México and tries to make a living through her art skills. There’s a donate button on her website and its worth a visit.
The amazing Escherian stairwell illusion video and the myth
Check out this poor quality but interesting video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v-vQHxD-6U It looks like LiveLeak has dug up some old video of some remarkable design. Got to wonder how such an incredible set of stairs was built and you might even wonder why you’ve never heard of the Escherian Stairwell in building 7 in Rochester before? The […]
Photograph: the Naga Mucalinda
Sadly, I don’t know who took this photograph. I’m sure it is quite famous but it came this way via Reddit and without citation. It caught my attention because it’s simply a fantastic photograph to use as a prop in an RPG. The snake monster behind Buddha is a naga. It’s the king of the […]
