Caldera is a wonderfully animated short film. It’s dark and surreal but tells the story of one young woman and her battle with mental illness. The film explores the issues around medications, how they are intended to help but also are a battle in themselves. Directed by Evan Viera, Caldera pulls on very personal inspiration. […]
The ghosts and names of Penkaet Castle (Fountainhall)
Penkaet Castle is situated just outside of Pencaitland and is one of those centuries old mansions that are a delicious blend of history and hauntings. As with any such combination, it elicits admiration, curiosity and a nervous tingle down the spine. Built over 400 years ago, this cream sandstone has seen several phases of additions […]
Whirlpool devours lake
This incredible video from Latvia shows a whirlpoo devouring a whole river. It’s not just water that vanishes down into the darkness but sheets of ice, boulders and uprooted trees. The destructive power of the whirlpoor is equally impressive as it is scary. It looks like some sort of plug had been removed from the […]
10 stunning pictures for Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. April the 22nd was picked for Earth Day as some believe it marks the start of the modern environmental movement. The profile of the event has grown over the years and today many large companies will take part. You can take part yourself via the official site. In Pure Spirit What […]
Fun animation: Monkey fights against deforestation
Shave it from 3DAR on Vimeo. This fun animation is the story of a monkey who finds a shaver, makes himself look human and moves to the big city. It’s the story about deforestation. In Pure Spirit Do you have any sympathies with Mr Monkey? Or is he just the baddie in this short animation?
The mystery of Easter Island solved
In Pure Spirit This picture was posted on April 1st – also known as April Fools.
Victorian Lace Egg Carvings
These delightful carved eggs are created by the American sculptor Beth Ann Magnuson. They’re far more attractive the most of the tacky commerical Easter egg designs that I’ve seen this year. Magnuson uses a high speed drill to hard-carve these turkey, chicken, duck, partridge and even phesant eggs. In Pure Spirit Seen any good Easter […]
What the goddess Eostre means to Easter
Spring reminds us of new beginnings and plans for the year ahead. With it comes the imagery of chicks and bunnies, eggs and flowers, which heralds the start of Easter. These images, which embody ideas of rebirth, are not just attached to the Christian festivities of Easter; they are formed from ancient beliefs and mythology, […]
The Door to Hell
This remarkable picture is the door to hell. It shows a natural gas field in the Ahal Province in Turkmenistan. The area is called “Darvaza” which means “gate”. The gas field as been aflame since 1971. You can smell the sulfur for miles. The fires started in 1971 when a team of Sciet scientists thought […]
History and hauntings of Saint John’s Chapel and the Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the best-known buildings in London and a major tourist attraction. It is of architectural interest and historical significance. Not only has this building got an interesting history, there are also stories of hauntings that make this building even more intriguing. Construction of the Tower of London began in […]
