A DEAD RAT

Sunset on Mars [1344x1200]

by Sasha Elage

Sphere, Las Vegas, 2023, photo by Sinna Nasseri

Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009) - Crescent Moon, 1979

A pair of wells, called the Initiation Wells, spiral down deep within the earth, like inverted towers. The wells were never used to collect water. Instead, they were part of a mysterious initiation ritual within the Knights of Templar tradition.

Late Medieval; 14th century Iron key: broached stem; pentagonal bow; large web.

Illustration by Strange House

Nepalese ritual mask formed from a large single Lingzhi fungus (ganoderma lucidum), 19th century. 

Sigourney Weaver tries out the flame thrower for Alien (1979)

Concept art by Mike Worrall for Alien 3

Lorestan, Iran