This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. In the late 50s and early 60s, America was looking towards the ...

Did you wake up this morning filled with a sense of impending doom and a creeping feeling of bleakness and gloom? Well, it wasn't just because it's Monday; today is also World Goth Day, a holiday on ...

The contemporary goth aesthetic has been going strong for decades, and goth makeup has especially piqued the interest of a new generation on TikTok recently. Today’s goth culture draws inspiration ...

Urban gothic films intensify narratives with dark city settings, creating discomfort and mystery. Sin City's aesthetic ...

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Thousands of Goth music and culture fans have gathered in the eastern German city of Leipzig for the annual Wave Gothic Festival, this year featuring some 220 artists. The ...

It’s easy to mistake goth culture for a simple inclination toward the color black. However, the modern movement extends far beyond it’s tell-tale dark aesthetic. In fact, it exists within a rather ...

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Teens identifying with the "goth" culture may be more vulnerable to depression and self-harm, according to a UK study. More than a third of goth teens reported hurting themselves on purpose and nearly ...

Updated September 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM CDT The scene outside of The Regent in downtown Los Angeles on a recent Saturday night, is wild. The venue, which holds a thousand people, is sold out and the ...

Autumn may be the most atmospheric season, tantalizing the senses with soft sweaters and warm beverages and the crunch of colorful leaves underfoot. But, as we all suddenly remember once Sept. 30 ...

Totally into goth? Whether you want to name your baby, your dragon, or your video game character, we have a ton of goth names to choose from. From gothic pop culture names to dark names with dark ...

Several astounding treasures have been recently unearthed in Poland. These discoveries range from the Roman period to the Middle Ages, according to Archaeology Magazine. Authorities found the ...