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Air New Zealand – Now servicing The Shire

| 2. November 2012

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And now for something beautiful that came from science

| 25. Oktober 2012

After my last two not so serious posts about paranormal activity around here, it is time for some hard and beautiful science. Yes, hard science can in deed be beautiful, especially if the grandeur of the cosmos is involved. So, without further ado, I present to you: The known universe in HD

The Hounds of Tindalos -Amazing Art!

| 23. Oktober 2012

May I point your attention to the art of Mr. James Wolf. I found him while browsing one of the Cthulhu Mythos related websites I more or less frequently visit. This work of his is titled “The Hounds of Tindalos” (you may have guessed it…) To see more of his magnificent work, please saunter here. [...]

The true reason why Britain ruled half the world in the 19th century

| 7. Oktober 2012

I knew it! All this talk about most vibrant economic power, brilliant military leaders and shrewd diplomats was nothing but a smoke-screen. The reason why Great Britain became the dominant power in the world in the 19th century is far more sinister and technologically advanced. Some genetic engineering was probably also involved. What it is I am [...]

More amazing art by James Ng

| 21. August 2012

Well, what can I say, this is already the third time I feature the art of the most amazing James Ng on this blog, but what choice do I have? His great body of work simply keeps delighting and surprising me. It would be a real shame not to display his works here and share [...]

Fthagn Friday: Cthulhu’s Mother

| 10. August 2012

For eons, even before T’yog went to challenge Gatanothoa, people (and others) have wondered where Cthulhu originally came from. Well, it seems that finally we have an answer. This is an early family photo of Cthulhu: But now we face an even greater mystery: Who in the Crawling Chaos’ name is the woman in this [...]

Fun Friday: My kind of Cereal

| 20. Juli 2012

Oh would it not be wonderful, to actually find this product in the cereal aisle of the local supermarket: Me, being a loud and proud heathen, I would obviously become a huge fan and eat it not only for breakfast. Alas, I do not expect to get my hands on it any time soon. Time [...]

Having a smoke in the olden days

| 18. Juli 2012

Now here is an Ætheweb find I did not expect. I was always under the impression, previous generations were tougher than we are. ou know, walking 30 miles every morning to school, up-hill, both ways,in a terrible blizzard, wearing only socks. That kind of thing. But this piece of advertising really proves our forefathers’ claim, [...]

Adopt a Werewolf Puppy today!

| 27. Juni 2012

For centuries, self-declared monster hunters have gone out into the dark forests and remorselessly slaughtered members of one of the rarest species on the planet: Werewolves Few people have ever wasted a thought on the fact that some of those beautiful, powerful and magnificent creatures they slew had families of their own. More often than [...]

Cthulhu lurks where you least expect him!

| 26. Juni 2012

You should always watch out where you let your little loved ones swim, as this image amply shows: But then again, you could juts be a friendly neighbourhood Cthulhu cultist who wants their offspring to meet the Great Old Ones as early as possible. In the latter case: Just go ahead!