Why Do Witches Wear Pointy Hats? The History Behind the Costume

America’s obsession with witches is older than the country itself. At first, it was rooted in fear, fueling false accusations of witchcraft, including those that led to the Salem witch trials. Beyond the courtroom, witches have been a steady presence in American culture through folk legends and local lore, fairy tales, Halloween traditions, and eventually,

6 Things You May Not Know About Pumpkins

Which famous French explorer is credited with naming them? In the United States, pumpkins go hand in hand with the fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Harvested in October, this nutritious and versatile orange fruit features flowers, seeds and flesh that are edible and rich in vitamins. Pumpkin is used to make soups, desserts and

What Was the Beast of Gévaudan?

From The History Channel Between 1765 and 1767, an unknown creature killed over 100 people in a rural region of France—and captivated a horrified world. Between 1764 and 1767 a mysterious creature called the Beast ravaged the rural region of Gévaudan, France. About 100 men, women and children reportedly fell victim to La Bête du

Live Stream At Skinwalker Ranch Captures An Apparent UFO By ScreenGeek’s Jacob Dressler

One of the most notorious locations for those interested in cryptid sightings and the like is Skinwalker Ranch, an area located in the state of Utah. The place has become famous for reported sightings of UFOs, among other things, and now it seems something similar to some previously reported UFO sightings was captured during a