Phantasmagora

Episode 5 | A Look at Lunacy – Mental Illness, Asylums and Mad Artists across the Centuries

Mental disorders and the romantic idea of the mad genius are just two of the fascinating topics we are going to treat in this episode. Brace yourself for a ride on the hellish carousel of insanity and join me in our moonstruck adventures.

Episode 4 | A History of Gothic Horror – Exploring the Sublime, Fantastical and Transgressive in Classic Books

Gothic fiction has been existing for as long as literature's haunted castles, and yet the success of its morbid horror has remained unbroken. This episode is going to unravel the mysteries of ancient tales and the awe-inspiring sublime.

Episode 3 | Dystopias and the Future of Transhumanism – Technological Nightmares of Humankind

With the rise of artificial intelligence and a rapidly changing technological landscape, humanity is confronted with both utopian and dystopian visions of the future. In this episode, we are going to uncover the history of apocalypses as well as humanity’s high-tech fever dreams. MUSIC “Nightmare” by Serge Quadrado Music

Episode 2 | Dracula, Nosferatu and the Revenants – Vampires in Culture, History and Gothic Literature

The tales about vampires seem to be as old as humankind itself and have seen great change across the centuries. This episode will guide you on an expedition into the mythological underbelly of the chilling undead.

Episode 1 | The Significance of Dreams – A Travel Through Time and Occult Mysteries

Dreams never cease to fascinate and bewilder us. In the first episode of this series, we are going to take a look at the historical and mythological roots of dream interpretation.