Do you sometimes get spooked? If you do, that means you have a healthy sense of fun and fear. And what better day of the year than Halloween to indulge in all things scary? The holiday we know today traces its roots to ancient traditions, including the Celts" Samhain, the Romans" Feralia, and medieval Christian observances. Today, costumed people mingle in the streets, not unlike their ancestors who donned animal skins to divine the future or celebrate saints and martyrs.
Happy Halloween!
Today in History
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A night on the (ghost) town
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On this shore, history was made
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An ancient sailing tradition takes to the water
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Chicagohenge
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World Childrens Day
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Ad-Deir, Petra, Jordan
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Splügen Pass, Switzerland
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GOAL!
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The birthplace of Cinco de Mayo
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Valentines Day
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Teacher Appreciation Day
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American bison
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Puma in Patagonia
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Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Cheers! It’s National Wine Day
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Earth at Perihelion
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Pearl of the Adriatic
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47 years of Badlands National Park
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