The Weight of the Crown: Emma D’Arcy on the Brutal Grief and Pivotal Shifts of House of the Dragon Season 3

Film and Animation

The third season of HBO’s House of the Dragon has plunged viewers back into the fire and blood of Westeros, delivering a sequence of events that has irrevocably altered the landscape of the Targaryen civil war. Following the catastrophic Battle of the Gullet in the season premiere, the second episode has left audiences reeling—not just […]

"Grief Eater": Emma Osborne’s Visceral Novella Explores Trauma, Identity, and the Undead Through a Queer Lens

Creative Writing

Melbourne, Australia – June 2, 2026 – Author Emma Osborne’s debut novella, "Grief Eater," is poised to make a significant impact on the literary landscape, offering a transgressive and unflinching exploration of grief, trauma, queer identity, and the concept of found family. The visceral narrative, set against the stark beauty of th

Unearthing Europe’s Hidden Spiritual Landscape: Emma Wilby’s "Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits" Reshapes Our Understanding of Witchcraft

Mythology and Folklore

Cambridge, UK – A groundbreaking academic work is challenging long-held assumptions about European spiritual history and the notorious Witch Trials of the early modern period. Emma Wilby’s seminal book, Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits: Shamanistic Visionary Traditions in Early Modern British Witchcraft and Magic, offers a meticulously resea