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Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain. Over the centuries, Halloween transitioned from a pagan ritual to a day of parties, costumes, jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating for kids and adults.

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13 Bizarre Superstitions

You know to avoid black cats and breaking mirrors, but did you know not to cut your nails at night? Learn how to keep luck on your side around the world, as we explore 13 lesser known superstitions in this episode of History Countdown.

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Trick or Treating’s Tricky History

Trick or treating has become a tradition of innocent Halloween fun, but in a time before kids were going door to door, they were causing mayhem instead.

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1:01 minTV-PG

Why Do Ghosts Wear White Sheets?

Ghosts in white sheets have become a classic Halloween icon, but where did this costume actually begin?

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Frankenstein Author Carried Around Her Dead Husband’s Heart

Frankenstein author, Mary Shelley, is world‑renowned for her terrifying fiction, but few know that she had a dark secret of her own.

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2:04 minTV-14

Postmortem Photography

In the 1850s, families began commissioning portraits of their deceased loved ones in a trend that came to be known as “memento mori” photography.

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2:33 minTV-14

History of Witches

Get the real story behind witches, their hats and why they are said to ride on brooms.

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2:15 minTV-PG

History of Trick‑or‑Treating

It’s one of America’s favorite holidays, but what’s the real story behind the tricks and treats of Halloween?

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2:37 minTV-PG

Dracula’s Lost Palace

Vlad Dracula earned his nickname “The Impaler” for a gruesome sight he left at his abandoned palace.

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2:39 minTV-PG

Vampire History

Vampire legends have permeated many cultures, but is there any truth to these blood‑sucking, un‑dead creatures?

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2:45 minTV-PG

Haunted History of Halloween

Halloween was originally called Samhain and marked the end of the harvest season for Celtic farmers.

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1:09 minTV-PG

History of the Jack O’ Lantern

Steve Clark, the world’s fastest pumpkin carver, takes us through some of his more intricate carvings.

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