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Halloween has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, driven by Millennials and Gen X, with a significant impact on tourism and ...

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New research shows that the printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg, helped spread conspiracies that fueled the Salem ...

In her Newberry Library course, Kay Daly examines the depiction of witches onstage, from the 17th century to the present.

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From the infamous Amityville Horror House to the Villisca Axe Murder House, the US is home to some horrifying houses with ...

The exhibit features art and objects that mediums and magicians used during the Spiritualism movement in the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as work by contemporary artists and magic performances.