https://goaskalice.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Alice PattilloenSun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/1161d918-8112-44ab-bb94-45fc7fa9a06f.jpgDiscover the hallowed history and frightening folklore of this fun festival and the ancient roots of our modern celebrations. From pagan gods to Christian saints, the changing roles of witches and some of history's most famous sorceresses, to why we carve pumpkins and go trick-or-treating, you'll find out the secrets behind spooky season.Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/1161d918-8112-44ab-bb94-45fc7fa9a06f.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/ab819ae5-deb2-4090-a487-f4f40cb95c21.jpgHalloween. It's a time of creepy costumes, horror movies, ghosts and ghouls. Everything is pumpkin spiced, and the party foods looks just a little bit gory. When it comes to the spooky season, everyone has their own traditions. But whether you're new to celebrating Halloween or you're a seasoned pro, we've got everything you need to make your festivities ones to remember. From crafts with the kids and trick-or-treating tips to how to make the perfect Halloween feast, you just need to open this book up... if you dare.Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/ab819ae5-deb2-4090-a487-f4f40cb95c21.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/92b21f35-b06f-4523-b324-412ccaf2a97e.jpgYou might think consecrated earth would prevent restless spirits from congregating, but think again. 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Discover every facet of Europe through the continent's greatest cities. European countries are chock full of fascinating history, great food, even better wine, stunning scenery, shopping destinations, wild nightlife and incredible beaches. From the ever popular capitals of Paris, Rome, London and Amsterdam to lesser known cities like Poland's gingerbread city, Toruń, Norway’s northern Arctic fishing port of Tromsø, where you can witness the Northern Lights, and the cave municipality of Matera, Italy – Explore Europe as you've never seen it before!Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/dd1f06d8-11f0-42f8-aba0-eb3e18224653.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/affadf51-ea23-4656-afc9-e8e4944abea8.jpgWhat do the cards have in store for you? Learn all about the mysterious art of tarot in this complete guide. From its origins and history to a complete breakdown of all the card meanings, plus layout diagrams and tutorials for some of the most popular tarot reading spreads, this guide has everything you need to know to start reading the cards today.Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/affadf51-ea23-4656-afc9-e8e4944abea8.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/4a929c42-7f35-476b-a02c-c62f729c1078.jpgFrom sinister abandoned asylums, forests infested with phantoms and folkloric monsters that roam the landscapes, to houses that were once home to homicidal maniacs, museums devoted to the macabre and castles haunted by their harrowing pasts, The Traveller’s Guide to Cursed and Creepy Destinations is an essential companion to any budding paranormal investigator, amateur historian and dark tourist.Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/4a929c42-7f35-476b-a02c-c62f729c1078.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/4b36f76f-80dd-4ada-8848-f33b271fef61.jpgHumans have a natural tendency towards the macabre and a curiosity that would kill a cat, leading to an insatiable appetite for the supernaturalTue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/4b36f76f-80dd-4ada-8848-f33b271fef61.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/5f6256e0-2847-4d56-a501-1c1bcedf205c.jpgA horse's skull paraded from door-to-door might not sound very festive, but in South Wales, it's a favourite yuletide traditionWed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/5f6256e0-2847-4d56-a501-1c1bcedf205c.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/c6ac3708-c3ab-4bd2-8611-b94663c7b290.jpgChristmas might be a uniquely Christian celebration but its traditions owe a lot to the pagan people who inhabited the western world long before the birth of Christ, and their festivals to celebrate winter solsticeWed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/c6ac3708-c3ab-4bd2-8611-b94663c7b290.jpghttps://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-winchesters-how-jeffrey-dean-morgan-inspired-drake-rodgers-performance/But while Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s John Winchester might have been a crucial player, and impeccably portrayed by the actor, he was also pretty hated by fans of the show. After the death of his wife, he tumbled headfirst into a world of violence and darkness, being shown to regularly abandon his boys in search of his wife’s demonic killer, leaving them to fend for themselves and worry continuously about their own father’s safety. John moved them from town to town with no hope of settling, making friTue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-winchesters-how-jeffrey-dean-morgan-inspired-drake-rodgers-performance/https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/hocus-pocus-popularize-halloween-outside-u-s/Halloween as we know it was once considered a uniquely American tradition. But thanks to movies like Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas, that is changing around the world. Hocus Pocus (1993) might be a well-known staple of the Halloween season now, and one that brings spooky magic to households all over the globe, but back when writer/producer David Kirschner conceived it, there was nothing even remotely similar out there. It really was one of the first films to fully export the USAMon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/hocus-pocus-popularize-halloween-outside-u-s/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/scariest-90s-kids-tv-shows/Based on the hit book series by R L Stine that was a staple on every 90s kids bedroom shelf, Goosebumps saw the books come to life on your super small screened gigantic box of a television set. The episodes are truly mini horror movies, albeit with terrible special effects. Although it is hotly debated which ones are the most terrifying, frontrunners include ‘Welcome To Dead House’, where a family is lured to a town populated by undead folks who plan to kill them, ‘The Mask’ where the mask in quTue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/scariest-90s-kids-tv-shows/https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/hocus-pocus-greatest-halloween-party-movie-history/There has never been a Halloween party as cool as the one where Bette Midler sang "I Put a Spell on You." And what's really crazy is it wasn't even supposed to be in Hocus Pocus! With Hocus Pocus 2 hitting Disney+, a whole new generation will be introduced to the wicked Sanderson Sisters running amok in Salem, Massachusetts this Halloween. And one of the most iconic scenes in the Halloween staple is that dance sequence. You know the one: When Winifred Sanderson, played by the formidable Bette MSat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/hocus-pocus-greatest-halloween-party-movie-history/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/4cbdcf8a-4872-458d-a5c8-d83dd2258bef.jpgApple-bobbing has become synonymous with Halloween, but what is it and why do we take part in this curious activity?Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/4cbdcf8a-4872-458d-a5c8-d83dd2258bef.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/2d09c650-3d94-40ff-9a57-a95adf2c128d.jpgAs Hallowtide was regarded as a highly spiritual period, it proved an opportunity to peer into one's fortune, and folklore is full of tips and tricks on how to practise fortune telling at this psychically potent time!Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/2d09c650-3d94-40ff-9a57-a95adf2c128d.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/ed5516ed-7aa2-49f7-97ab-ca5a449fff02.jpgDiscover seasonal stories, holy history and festive folklore. Learn about the nativity as recorded in the gospels. Discover how the figure of Santa Claus combines an ancient saint with modern media. Explore the strange and wonderful traditions that people around the world celebrate Christmas with, and the history of some of our most beloved festive activities.Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/ed5516ed-7aa2-49f7-97ab-ca5a449fff02.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/9bb6199b-91cf-4ff0-a6b0-517263a2e164.jpegRock’n’Roll royalty. Gay icon. Knighted philanthropist. With a career spanning over six decades, gifting the world with over studio 30 albums and having sold more than 300 million records, Sir Elton John is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. From his humble beginnings to worldwide success, follow the ups and downs along the (yellow brick) road of the life of the original Rocket Man.Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/318837/images/9bb6199b-91cf-4ff0-a6b0-517263a2e164.jpeghttps://www.loudersound.com/features/how-heavy-music-saved-me-from-my-adhd-brainEarlier this year, Distillers frontwoman and all-round badass Brody Dalle revealed on her Instagram that she’s been on medication for her inattentive ADHD for four years. Hearing that the woman who was my teenage hero also suffers from the same developmental condition that caused me such feelings of isolation, frustration and anxiety growing up was poignant. Even now, at 31, it made me feel validated, and I realised that she music she created may have spoken to me for a reason. It’s incredible Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100https://www.loudersound.com/features/how-heavy-music-saved-me-from-my-adhd-brainhttps://www.loudersound.com/features/hellhammer-the-tortured-black-metal-outcasts-who-created-a-monsterThe early 80s marked a huge leap forward for metal. In the UK, the grassroots NWOBHM scene was taking root in pubs and clubs across the country, launching future superstars like Iron Maiden. Bands and fans were hungry for music that was harder, heavier and rawer than anything that had come before. Things were very different in Switzerland, where there was barely a scene to speak of. One young Swiss metal fan, Thomas Gabriel Fischer, was looking longingly at everything happening in UK and wonderFri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100https://www.loudersound.com/features/hellhammer-the-tortured-black-metal-outcasts-who-created-a-monsterhttps://www.loudersound.com/features/top-10-essential-sci-fi-films-to-watch-during-lockdownSince their formation in 2015, Georgia heavy metal powerhouse Irist have gone from strength to strength. Channeling an eclectic variety of influences from the muddy likes of Alice in Chains, The Melvins and Soundgarden to technical metalcore of Converge and The Dillinger Escape Plan into their hard hitting sound, the fivesome have created something that's truly unique – and somewhat resembles a melodic marriage of Will Haven and High On Fire. With the band having just launched their Nuclear BlFri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://www.loudersound.com/features/top-10-essential-sci-fi-films-to-watch-during-lockdownhttps://www.loudersound.com/features/the-beginners-guide-to-heavy-metal-yoga-11-yoga-poses-to-get-you-startedWith gyms and swimming pools closed, job uncertainty, working from home and a global health crisis, we must try harder than even to maintain our mental and physical health. Working from home, work closures and self-isolation can have a massive affect on mental health, not to mention the looming dread of a pandemic. One way to get moving, stretching AND keep on top of the mental stress is yoga. An ancient practice, yoga is a holistic form of exercise – meaning it encompasses the entire body asWed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-beginners-guide-to-heavy-metal-yoga-11-yoga-poses-to-get-you-started