7 Historical Figures Who Inspired Ghost Stories

From Anne Boleyn to Abraham Lincoln, these historical figures have inspired all manner of ghost stories and legends since ...
Artnet

Boo! How Artists Have Envisioned Ghosts Throughout the Centuries

People have believed in ghosts since time immemorial. Our enduring fascination with these spooky spectres has seen them haunt all manner of popular media, from folklore to film, and art. But, trapped ...
The New York Times

What Is a Ghost? Let Kids Decide.

Ghosts in stories for children are a blank canvas. You can show your audience a ghost and, if you play it right, almost just leave it at that. Credit...Georgie McAusland Supported by By Jon Klassen ...
National Geographic news

The ghost stories of ancient Rome—from the bone-chilling to the absurd

Do you believe in ghosts? That’s what prominent Roman lawyer and statesman Pliny the Younger asked his friend in a letter around A.D. 100. “I should very much like to know whether you think there are ...
The Advocate

Ghost stories at LSU Museum of Art, ULL's Halloween concert and Billy Goats Gruff at the Manship

The LSU Museum of Art in the Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St., will host "Ghost Stories in the Galleries: A Night of Creative Writing and Sketching" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 28 for ...
The Conversation

Why do so many love a good ghost story at Christmas? A psychologist explains

An Arthur Rackham illustration from a 1915 edition of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Historic Illustrations / Alamy Christmas is usually seen as a time of light, warmth, and happiness. However, ...
The Register-Herald

Ghosts and folklore come alive at Beckley Art Center’s Halloween exhibit

BECKLEY — Shadows and stories collide at the Beckley Art Center, where an ongoing Halloween exhibit reveals the haunting roots behind Appalachia’s folklore and mystery. The Beckley Art Center’s ...