Thiess of Kaltenbrun, the Man Who Went on Trial for Being a Werewolf
Thiess strolled into court in 1691 to testify in a theft trial. He wound up admitting he turned into a wolf and feasted on pigs. You know, that old story.
2023-09-09 03:24
5 Horror Icons That Should Get Added to Warzone in Halloween 2023
The 2023 Warzone Halloween event should feature horror icons, Michael Myers, Annabelle, Pinhead, Count Dracula, and Frankenstein's monster.
2023-09-08 05:22
10 Frightening Facts about Henry James’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’
Learn about Henry James’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’—the classic ghost story that inspired (among many other things) Netflix’s ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor.’
2023-09-08 03:20
Misconceptions About 9 Major Holidays
New Year’s resolutions aren’t doomed to fail, Halloween isn’t about devil worship, and Christmas isn’t celebrated on December 25 because Jesus was born that day.
2023-09-07 02:49
What Happens to Unsold Halloween Pumpkins?
The unwanted gourds can wind up in a variety of places, including your local zoo.
2023-09-06 22:20
13 Weird Old Words for Witches and Warlocks
Stick these terms in your cauldron and pass them around your coven.
2023-09-05 20:19
Why Do Witches Often Have Warts?
The reason they’re often associated with the growths goes hand in hand with the same centuries-old superstitions that gave witches an undeservedly bad rap.
2023-09-04 22:16
6 Terrifying Tales of Headless Horsemen
The headless horseman from ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ is just one of several headless horsemen to haunt the globe.
2023-09-01 20:28
Why You Shouldn’t Put Out Fake Spider Webs This Halloween
Though fall is the time for spooky décor, those fake spider webs can turn into a truly scary situation for birds, bees, and other wildlife.
2023-08-30 22:17
The Best Pumpkin-Carving Tools and Accessories, According to an Expert
Maniac Pumpkin Carvers’ co-founder Marc Evan shares his tips, tricks, and picks for the best pumpkin-carving tools.
2023-08-29 04:19
20 Popular Google Doodle Games You Can Still Play
There’s a Google Doodle game for practically everything, from garden gnomes and ‘Doctor Who’ to magic cats and boba.
2023-07-26 02:22
Skelly Who? Meet Home Depot’s Newest Giant Skeleton—A 13-Foot Jack Skellington
The Home Depot is back with a new Halloween collection featuring a 13-foot, animatronic Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
2023-07-18 01:51