Somerville author Lesley Bannatyne recounts Halloween's roots, while writer Sam Baltrusis explores Salem's dark past.
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Salem balances the dark tourism of the 1692 Witch Trials at Halloween with a cathartic approach to teaching and practicing social justice.
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While modern Halloween is filled with campy creepiness, the history of Halloween is intriguing and complex.
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Most of us know that Halloween originated in an annual Celtic pagan festival called Samhain, which was then “Christianized” by the early...
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Wondering why Halloween is celebrated? Learn ll about Halloween's dark history, get a Halloween history timeline, and find out how it became...
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For a celebration of the combination of legends, history, wild imagination, and storytelling — there is no better holiday in Carroll County than...
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At this time of the year, anyone can wear an outlandish mask. You can also carry a huge ax, or a machete, or wear gloves with knives for...
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The spooky strolls aren't just a good way to send a chill down your spine at Halloween, they also teach real local history and boost tourism at sometimes...
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"LORE," created by Aaron Mahnke, is a biweekly podcast that launched in 2015. It explores dark folklore, legends and historical events.
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From haunted ships to sprawling mansions and eerie towns, here are the best paranormal destinations to explore this spooky season.
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