One of the biggest celebrities of the 20th century, Harry Houdini wowed audiences with his daredevil escapes and mystifying ...

In 1862, jewelry engraver and amateur photographer William H. Mumler was developing a self-portrait in his Boston studio when a ghostly image began to surface. Just below his own image in the photo ...

The historic home of cowboy-humorist Will Rogers was destroyed in the Palisades fire. But the park around that incinerated ...

Ghost-hunting has become an increasingly popular and sensationalised hobby today. However, it isn’t just for scientific ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on October 31. Check what happened ...

He was born 130 years ago, but his acting legacy has touched new generations. Keaton’s eventful life taught us lessons about fame, the film industry and the public’s love ...

Detroit boasts its very own Detroit Opera House, a magnificent Italian Renaissance style building. Currently home to Detroit Opera, formerly known as Michigan Opera Theater, the Detroit Opera House is ...

According to an Irish legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man names Jack, who, because he tricked the devil ...

Illusionist Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926. Multiple theories about what actually happened persist a century later.

Bess Houdini's quest to communicate with her late husband, famed magician Harry Houdini, is a tale of love, loss and the ...

Even the greatest escape artists find there is one thing from which they cannot escape: death. Harry Houdini was no different. But what started as a seemingly clear-cut case of appendicitis evolved ...