31 Days of Halloween – October 18

the then Duke of Buckingham, to one Mr. Parker, to warn the Duke against something, which, if not prevented, would end in his death; which so fell out (he not regarding the advice) and soon after he was stabbed by on John Felton, an officer.

31 Days of Halloween – October 15

The most famous American writer and poet in the Gothic genre is Edgar Allan Poe. Check out this short video — with very cool animations — about Poe and his literary contributions.

31 Days of Halloween – October 12

Some of the mediums that Houdini busted used complicated physical tricks like cracking toe joints and “expelling” phosphorescent cheesecloth. But being the amazing stage illusionist he was, he recognized all the tricks.