Four Gothic and Neo-Gothic Novels About Mothers

Four Gothic and Neo-Gothic Novels About Mothers

"Maternal figures not only propel Gothic plots but heighten their terror."

By Gail Lukasik | September 6, 2024

How the Detectives of Scotland Yard Solved Their First Big Case

How the Detectives of Scotland Yard Solved Their First Big Case

In the summer of 1842, the 'Bermondsey Horror' kept London transfixed, as the newly formed detective squad launched an investigation.

By Simon Read | September 6, 2024

Are You the Scorpion or the Frog? Horror as Social Commentary

Are You the Scorpion or the Frog? Horror as Social Commentary

"[H]orror is drawn from our connections with each other, and makes us reconsider the roles we play in each other’s lives."

By Vincent Tirado | September 5, 2024

Horror, Hauntings, and HGTV

Horror, Hauntings, and HGTV

"I admit I find the home improvement shows far scarier than the paranormal ones."

By Sarah Pinsker | September 5, 2024

Reinstating Mystery to the Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde

Reinstating Mystery to the Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde

The case for considering the classic story as crime fiction

By Tim Major | September 5, 2024

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The Birth of Britain's "Commando" Units

After the Dunkirk evacuation, the British military needed a new approach. Its resident wizard was called to devise a scheme.

By Robert Hutton | September 5, 2024

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Quiz: Can You Identify These Crime Movies From Their Taglines?

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Labors of Love: Eli Cranor on Education, Empathy and Experience  

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