Van Helsing returns to save Borgova from destruction with ghost companion Lady Katarina. Gothic metropolis faces chaos and new enemy plots revenge
Founded by Bumin Qaghan in 552 after revolting against Rouran Khaganate. First Turkic state to use political name "Türk". Initially ruled by Bumin and his brother Istämi. First Central Asian transcontinental empire from Manchuria to Black Sea
Medievalism emerged in 17th century as a reaction to Enlightenment's religious focus. Renaissance scholars divided history into Ancient, Medieval, and Modern periods. Protestant Reformers viewed Middle Ages as dark due to Church corruption. Enlightenment saw Middle Ages as barbaric and priest-ridden period
Gargoyles are carved grotesques with spouts for water drainage in Gothic architecture. They prevent rainwater from eroding masonry walls and roofs. Term originates from French "gargouille" meaning "throat"
2012 gothic supernatural horror film directed by James Watkins. Based on Susan Hill's 1983 novel, first adapted in 1989. Filming took place September-December 2010 across England. Daniel Radcliffe stars as lawyer Arthur Kipps investigating ghostly presence
Human remains discovered in Paris date back to 8000 BC. Parisii tribe settled on Seine banks between 250-225 BC. Romans established Lutetia in 52 BC after defeating Parisii. Christianity introduced in 3rd century AD under Saint Denis