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Here I share topics that interest me, not only related to tarot and esotericism, but medievalism, history and medieval curiosities and recommendations for places, series, films and books with historical/medieval themes.
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Art Renewal Center - an online gallery/museum with an incredible collection for all tastes.
Hey guys! Today I'm going to recommend a really cool website for anyone who likes old paintings. I've always loved this type of art, and a few years ago I discovered it. Art Renewal Center, an online art gallery/museum containing a vast collection of beautiful works of art. William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Nymphs and Satyr, 1873 For fans of the author Eddie Van Feu has probably already seen the painting above in one of her books. She used a lot of material from this website on

Adriana Vicente
Feb 92 min read


The sacredness and beauty of Gregorian Chant
Since I was little, I don't know why, I've been passionate about Gregorian chant. I don't remember exactly where I first heard it, but every time I listen to it I feel at home, a mix of relaxation and tranquility, as if I've already been a part of it. It's a strange feeling (past lives, perhaps?!), and since then I've been researching it. Gregorian chant, also known as plainchant, is a type of sacred music inherited from the Medieval Catholic Church. Created by Pope Gregory t

Adriana Vicente
Feb 93 min read


The film "Mary Shelley": the sad story of the writer who inspired the Frankenstein monster.
"My heart was filled with anguish and despair. Inside me, I felt a hell that nothing could quell." Yesterday I watched a really, really good movie and decided to write about it, as well as recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it or doesn't know about it. The movie is called... Mary Shelley , a biographical film that tells the sad and dramatic story of the celebrated writer who gave rise to one of the most famous narratives of the Gothic/horror genre: Frankenstein . The

Adriana Vicente
Feb 910 min read


Lust, extravagance, and betrayals: the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, as depicted in the series "Versailles".
You know those addictive TV series that you just want to binge-watch in a single day? Well, last year I watched one exactly like that, and today I'm going to recommend it and tell you what I thought. As the indecisive person I am, I'm always changing my mind about my favorite TV series. For now, Versailles is in my top 10. Actually, it was one of the last series I watched and the first of its kind, portraying the court and life of the French king Louis XIV , better known

Adriana Vicente
Feb 911 min read


Monastery of Saint Benedict of Rio de Janeiro
Hi everyone! Today I'm here to recommend a super cool place for those who like churches and similar things! This month I was on vacation, and I decided to travel to Rio de Janeiro. As I was planning my trip, I discovered a place that I was already sure I would love, and it was promptly included in my travel itinerary: the São Bento Monastery in Rio de Janeiro . Located in the city center, the place is an oasis of peace and tranquility. Igreja de São Bento, 17:40 da tarde. Fo

Adriana Vicente
Feb 95 min read


Recommendation: "The Frankenstein Chronicles" series
Hey everyone!! Today I'm here to recommend something I think you'll enjoy! It's the series "The Frankenstein Chronicles". Produced in 2015 by Benjamin Ross and Barry Langford and starring Sean Bean (our eternal Ned Stark ), the British series offers a reinterpretation of Mary Shelley 's "Frankenstein" and provides us with an atmosphere of tension, terror, and suspense from beginning to end. Set in pre-Victorian London in 1827, the series has a kind of "Jack the Ripper" f

Adriana Vicente
Feb 83 min read


Holy Grail: what would this famous sacred relic be?
Over the centuries, the Holy Grail has always been a source of mystery and speculation. Even today, no one knows exactly what this sacred...

Adriana Vicente
Jan 28, 20257 min read


Crystals - what they are, how to clean them energetically and how to use them
Hello everyone! I decided to write this post because I realize that many people don't usually clean the crystals they buy or are given....

Adriana Vicente
Jan 10, 20259 min read


Eye of Horus
Today's theme is the Eye of Horus , an ancient symbol inherited from Egyptian civilization, used for protection. It is related to the...

Adriana Vicente
Dec 11, 20242 min read


From Runes to Odin: Learn a little about the Viking civilization
Today's topic will be about Nordic runes and the Vikings, one of my favorite civilizations, which left us a great legacy and a very rich...

Adriana Vicente
Dec 11, 20245 min read
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