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Local authors detail the history of Halloween and Salem's spookiest spots

WCVB
Somerville author Lesley Bannatyne recounts Halloween's roots, while writer Sam Baltrusis explores Salem's dark past.
2 months ago

How Salem, Mass. (Witch City) teaches its dark history at Halloween

Efficient Gov
Salem balances the dark tourism of the 1692 Witch Trials at Halloween with a cathartic approach to teaching and practicing social justice.
2 months ago

When Did Halloween Decorations Go Demonic?

California Globe
Most of us know that Halloween originated in an annual Celtic pagan festival called Samhain, which was then “Christianized” by the early...
3 months ago

The History of Halloween: Exploring the Age-Old Origins of the Enchanting Holiday

My Modern Met
Its roots date back thousands of years, spanning Celtic festivals, Catholic holidays, and even British burial rituals. Here, we explore its age-old origins.
4 months ago

Dayhoff: Halloween highlights memories of Carroll’s haunted, dark past

Baltimore Sun
For a celebration of the combination of legends, history, wild imagination, and storytelling — there is no better holiday in Carroll County than...
2 months ago

Los Angeles’s Dark, Strange History of Trick-Or-Treat Murders

CrimeReads
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...
2 months ago

Dive into the dark: Why you should tune into "LORE" this Halloween

Gulf Coast Media
"LORE," created by Aaron Mahnke, is a biweekly podcast that launched in 2015. It explores dark folklore, legends and historical events.
3 months ago

Halloween is here. Time to get spooked and bring history to life on a ghost tour

USA Today
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...
3 months ago

Trick-or-treat-or-misdemeanor: Today's more family-friendly Halloween once had a much darker side

Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Today's more family-friendly Halloween once had a much darker side, one that sometimes turned violent.
2 months ago

Take a Halloween stroll through Tokyo’s dark history

The Japan Times
The city has no shortage of creepy places to check out, and the good news is that many are conveniently accessible.
2 months ago