How Skeletons Became Spooky Symbols of Halloween

Skeletons have long marked the boundary between life and death, with bones representing mortality and the spirit world.

Plastic  human skeletons, Halloween decorations, merchandise
Advertisement

Today's Picks

How the Chicano Movement Revitalized Dia De Los Muertos

How the Chicano Movement Revitalized Dia De Los Muertos

After Spain’s conquest, the Church tied Aztec death rituals to All Saints Day—until Chicanos reclaimed Día de los Muertos’ roots.

1:00m watch

Who Said It?

Art is an elastic sort of love.

-Josephine Baker

Sticky Fingers

The Heist that Made the Mona Lisa Famous

In 1911, a former Louvre employee perpetrated one of the greatest art heists in history.

HISTORY Shorts

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

HISTORY Vault

A dark, circular window frame reveals a collage of various images and text, including a red star and the word "WASH", creating a visually intriguing and layered composition.
Start Free Trial
A vibrant yellow and red gradient fills the frame, creating a visually striking and abstract composition.
Your destination for thousands of HISTORY Channel series and documentaries. Enjoy endlessly fascinating stories, commercial free.

History Revealed

Sign up for Inside History

Get fascinating history stories twice a week that connect the past with today’s world, plus an in-depth exploration every Friday.

By submitting your information, you agree to receive emails from HISTORY and A+E Global Media. You can opt out at any time. You must be 16 years or older and a resident of the United States.More details: Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us
King Tut's gold mask