Ghosts aren’t just the domain of fiction or trick-or-treating. Hauntology is a philosophical concept that embraces ghosts.
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Pumpkins are a versatile fruit that can be prepared in many different ways.
Ouija boards have been around for more than a hundred years.
A handful of zombie planets have been spotted – thought to have been born after the death of their host stars.
From its origins as a Celtic pagan ceremony to its celebration of all things gruesome and ghoulish today, Halloween has been reinvented over the centuries.
Bats have important roles to play in ecosystems, but their populations have been declining due to disease and habitat change.
Halloween has become yet another consumption ritual – but you can choose to celebrate it sustainably.
Today’s creepy clowns are not a divergence from tradition, but a return to it.
A folklorist explains how Halloween continues an ancient Celtic tradition of the celebration of the dead.
Going out of your way to get grossed out might seem like a contradiction of human nature. But it serves a strong evolutionary purpose.
A teenage domestic servant showed signs of possession, and a miller was accused of witchcraft. Considering records of these events helps clarify what we can and cannot know about the past.
Like clockwork, September crime news is often cast as an ominous sign of what could happen on Halloween.
Don’t let microbes and insects turn your Halloween masterpiece into a horror show before the big night.
A healthy diet can include some candy. But if you eat too much, it can interfere with your appetite for the stuff your body actually needs.
The ‘Disneyfication’ of fairies has helped us forget their darker origins.
Top tips to keep your canine friends safe and happy at Halloween.
Beyond the fairy tales, mythical stories and stereotypes, there are many ways to be a witch.
If a friend seems to be immune to your spooky, ghost story this Halloween, ask them if they can see the story unfold in their mind’s eye.
Early exposure to everyday math at home predicts children’s school mathematics outcomes.
From devil to potion to miracle drug, chocolate’s arrival in Europe was a wild ride.
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