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For centuries, people have used fancy dress to impress.

How do you celebrate two feasts in one?

From 1942's Cat People to cerebral jolts in Hereditary and Get Out, this cinematic scare tactic still shocks.

In the mid-1800s, a boom in media outlets created a massive political movement—and plenty of disinformation.

From a Norwegian grocery store to a town hall in Spain, hauntings can happen where we least expect them.

Lichens growing on gravestones appear immune to aging. What does their life cycle teach us about death?

The terrifying teyollohcuani is a shape-shifter of ancient indigenous lore, dark colonial history, and pop culture.

Why do modern witches embrace "The Wicker Man"?

A new festival looks to draw out and soothe the squonk in all of us.

Tales of strange, nocturnal people haunt the region—and so do theories about who they were, from a lost Welsh "tribe" to aliens.

Make one of President George Washington's favorite cocktails.

The 17th-century event claimed at least 25 human lives. Whether any dogs were killed is unclear—but accusations against them had a familiar theme.

After decades in a Philadelphia shipyard, the last great American ocean liner may be destined for the seafloor.

Explore Portland, Maine through the paintings of Rachel and Ryan Adams, two visionary artists making waves in the city’s vibrant cultural landscape

The beloved photomicrography competition celebrates its 50th year with bubbly cannabis plants, vivid cellular architecture, and...Grimace? Is that you?

First described in Texas in the mid-90s, what are these disturbing figures—and what do they want?

A new cookbook offers recipes that are both wholesome and horrifying.

All-natural monster repellent for spooky season might lurk in your kitchen.