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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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago

Discover California’s dark side this Halloween: Here are the state’s most haunted spots

Sacramento Bee
Discover California's dark side this Halloween: Here are the state's most haunted spots · The Queen Mary – Long Beach · Winchester Mystery House...
1 month ago

Ireland's history with Halloween and how it originated

BBC
Several places across the island of Ireland lay claim to the birth of this globally celebrated event.
1 month ago

The History of Halloween, From Mysticism to Mayhem

Vogue
While modern Halloween is filled with campy creepiness, the history of Halloween is intriguing and complex.
1 month 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...
1 month ago

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

My Modern Met
What is the history of Halloween? From costumes to the jack-o-lantern, the history of Halloween is enchanting.
2 months ago

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

Baltimore Sun
6 for “Westminster Wednesday.” This monthly event is the brainchild of folks including Tiombe Paige and Melissa Thorn and the Downtown...
1 month 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...
1 month ago

What’s the History of Witchcraft and Halloween?

Pomona College
Aidyn Osgood, visiting assistant professor of gender and women's studies, teaches a popular class on the history of witchcraft.
1 month ago