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Author Archives: Sam George
Books of Blood: Adventures in the Archives
I have been in the archives of the Wellcome Collection housed at the Science Museum this week to finally view the objects we have shortlisted for our Books of Blood Exhibition and Festival. The objects are kept behind locked doors in giant safe-like … Continue reading
Posted in exhibitions, OGOM: Books of Blood
Tagged Books of Blood, mandrake, memento mori, pirate, Science Museum, Wellcome collection
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Dorian Gray as Evil Essex Werewolf
Just when my research has turned to English werewolves this comes along. Thanks to Kaja for alerting me to this wacky wilderness Wilde/werewolf mash up. My first thoughts are what is Dorian doing in Epping Forest he is such an … Continue reading
Buffy: Once More with Feeling
Here’s a link to Billboard’s Podcast of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star Anthony Head on the 15th Anniversary of the Show’s Musical Episode for all of OGOM’s Buffy fans…something to walk through fire for or to sing about! Here’s a reminder of … Continue reading
Dogdyke: The Lincolnshire Werewolf Returns
In the week that I have been bemoaning the lack of English werewolves, following the sightings of Old Stinker in Hull, the story of the Werewolf of Dogdyke in Lincolnshire has re-emerged!! This werewolf was first recorded in 1926 when … Continue reading
Posted in OGOM: The Company of Wolves, Press Coverage, Publications
Tagged Dogdyke, lincolnshire, werewolf sightings, Werewolves
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Goths Just Wanna have Fun!
Thanks to those who shared or commented on my article in The Conversation. I replied to over 40 comments on the day. There are some gems in this publication and I have just uncovered Catherine Spooner’s article Goths Just Wanna … Continue reading
Suppose You Met A Witch?
Happy Halloween OGOMERS! I have finally got round to carving my lantern. I used the traditional swede or turnip that we had in Cumbria when I was a child. This is my Cat ‘o’ Lantern! I used to go to … Continue reading
The Conversation: Why we should welcome the return of ‘Old Stinker’ the Hull werewolf
I mentioned in my last post that I had a brief to write this piece and take part in the Big Conversation. It had to be short and be accessible to scholars in all disciplines and provide evidence for my hypothesis. The … Continue reading
Posted in OGOM: The Company of Wolves, Press Coverage
Tagged Dr Sam George, Hull werewolf, old stinker, rewilding, Wolves
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The Werewolf as Spectre Wolf
Here’s a quick update on my werewolf research trending ahead of Halloween. I’m going to be doing some radio over the next few days and I’ll be taking part in The Big Conversation on Friday which is where academics pitch … Continue reading
Posted in OGOM: The Company of Wolves, Press Coverage, Publications
Tagged Dr Sam George, Hull werewolf, old stinker, Werewolves, Wolves
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Gothic Manchester Festival: OGOM’s Werewolf research hits the media ahead of Halloween
Just back from the Gothic North and catching up on some stories in the media following the inspiring and fun event that was the Manchester Gothic Festival (which had some excellent papers and its own live mouse at the venue). There … Continue reading
CFP Supernatural Cities, Gothic Cities
Here’s an exciting CFP from our friends in Limerick and Portsmouth. Dr Tracy Fahey is co-curator of the Limerick leg of our Books of Blood Project in 2017 and Dr Karl Bell has previously been a guest of OGOM and delivered … Continue reading