The scariest thing this Halloween? In one city, it was the power of a phony online event listing.
Tag: Halloween
‘Witches’ Marks’? Curses? Medieval Etchings Uncovered at Manor House
A discovery of etched symbols and writing at a British Manor House has experts examining their possible meaning.
China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers
Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.
In England’s Most Haunted Village, Halloween Means Screams and Skeptics
Pluckley is said to count at least 12 spirits among its 1,000 residents. Come October, ghost hunters arrive in droves to a place where even nonbelievers concede they’ve had eerie encounters.
Tips to Reduce Halloween Waste
We’ve got tips to make the holiday more sustainable, and maybe more fun, too.
Fear Factors
Sometimes the scariest movies are the ones that depict the ordinary horrors of life.
Shoulder Season
It’s still summer today, but fall arrives tomorrow. Take a minute to pause on the threshold.
Families of Seoul Crowd Crush Victims Savor a Small Win
More than a year after revelry turned to disaster, three people have been found guilty for actions connected to the case. The bereaved hope this is only the start.
South Korea Court Convicts Three in Case Tied to Halloween Crush in Itaewon
A South Korean court found that the former officers had deleted an internal report that warned of safety risks ahead of Halloween celebrations.
Shanghai’s Halloween Party, a Rare Chance for Chinese to Vent in Style
Thousands paraded the streets in creative, joyful and provocative costumes in a four-day celebration of a city returning to life.