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.

Dark academia anime tends to have a gothic setting, occasional dark fantasy, and scholastic elements like studying magic & ...

Dark academia celebrates the pursuit of knowledge and intellectualism. Picture a dimly lit library, storm outside, surrounded by shelves of old books—think “Beauty and the Beast” meets ...

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 ...

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 ...

And thankfully, dark academia aesthetic outfits are very easy to shop rn. From classic long coats to IG-worthy suiting, this trend will give you everything you want (and more) in a library ...

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 ...

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 ...