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How a fearsome Penobscot Nation legend became a mascot of outdoor adventure seekers.

A baked good thought to ward off evil might have kicked off one of America's most notorious witch hunts.

Haunted places have a lot to tell us about ourselves.

A city built on water was always going to struggle with burials—especially when a deadly pandemic came to town.

Our Places Team shares spooky legends from both Transylvania and Appalachia.

Fancy a spit-roasted roasted alien? Urine whiskey? A deep-fried Game Boy?

We go inside Denmark’s Recreational Fear Lab to learn why our brains crave a good scare.

The source of storms and an (occasional) kidnapper, the massive ancient beast has inspired muscle cars and jet fighters.

Maybe it's best to just steer clear of white lighters, medieval books, and Robert the Doll.

The tale of a Scandinavian museum's 50-year infestation with Chilean recluse spiders.

Explore our series, In Search of Sanctuary, an exploration of unique and wondrous places to experience the power of sanctuary.

A new book examines how supernatural beliefs have often offered a voice, visibility, and vulnerabilities.

There are some strange ideas about how to send a warning to our descendants 100,000 years from now.

Searching for the great beyond in Queens, New York.

From Fruitlands to NXIVM, food has served as the core of Utopia and a tool of control.

Pangangaluluwa means singing, costumes, and treats.

Antiquity’s perfumed sorceresses still influence ideas about magic today.

This week we're celebrating Halloween, starting with a special episode from Jamie Loftus's newest podcast.