Dark academia celebrates the pursuit of knowledge and intellectualism. Picture a dimly lit library, storm outside, surrounded ...

Dark academia has been (justifiably) accused of being Eurocentric, which is why Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s 2021 YA novel, Ace of Spades, reads like such a breath of fresh air.

Anchored in nostalgia for classic collegiate and prep school culture, dark academia is a TikTok subculture that embraces scholarly pursuits with a gothic, somber flair.It’s all about cultivating ...

Poverty, alas, doesn’t quite capture the romantic ideal of dark academia, but it is a reality for many in higher education. Around a third of adjunct professors earn less than $25,000 a year ...

The latest aesthetic of the moment is known as "Dark Academia." This trend draws on the ambiances of horror films and dusty libraries, as well as preppy and gothic styles.

Welcome to the dark side of Halloween, where crust and decay, moody hues, and collections of curiosities make unexpectedly chic party decor. The Dark Academia Aesthetic Might Be Our Favorite ...

Think crisply-starched, pressed, and pleated school uniforms, tweed and argyle, and the smell of old books. Think marble columns, polished mahogany, and crimson velvet drapes. Think students ...

For bringing the dark academia aesthetic into your home, TikTok user @brittanyelizabeth693 serves up some serious inspo. Go for dark wall paint and furniture, vintage art with detailed frames, a ...

Many expressions of dark academia on social media are, as Hilless puts it, “un-critical,” but dark academia-inspired media which has repurposed its defining imagery to reclaim a space with a ...

This dark academia thriller leans very heavily into the darkness. In Alexis Henderson’s third novel, “An Academy for Liars,” manipulative misfits get a bad education. September 20, 2024.