Halloween
Halloween traces its origins to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Over time, it transformed from a pagan tradition into a celebration filled with costumes, parties, jack-o'-lanterns and trick-or-treating enjoyed by both children and adults.
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Trick or treating has become a tradition of innocent Halloween fun, but in a time before kids were going door to door, they were causing mayhem instead.
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Trick or treating has become a tradition of innocent Halloween fun, but in a time before kids were going door to door, they were causing mayhem instead.
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From pagan rituals to costumes and candy corn, discover how Halloween—and its associated traditions—has evolved through the ages.
From pagan fertility rituals to hallucinogenic herbs, the story of witches and brooms is a wild ride.
The shocking deaths of seven people in the Chicago area from tampered bottles led to a massive recall—and generated fears around candy poisonings.
'The Exorcist,' 'The Conjuring' and other horror classics were inspired by actual (although not always factual) stories.
Vampire History
Vampire History
Vampire History
Vampire legends have permeated many cultures, but is there any truth to these blood-sucking, un-dead creatures?
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Trick or treating has become a tradition of innocent Halloween fun, but in a time before kids were going door to door, they were causing mayhem instead.
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Frankenstein author, Mary Shelley, is world renowned for her terrifying fiction, but few know that she had a dark secret of her own.
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In the 1850s, families began commissioning portraits of their deceased loved ones in a trend that came to be known as "memento mori" photography.
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Halloween was originally called Samhain and marked the end of the harvest season for Celtic farmers.
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Steve Clark, the world's fastest pumpkin carver, takes us through some of his more intricate carvings.
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