American battlefields already carry heavy history, but many add ghost stories, strange sightings, and legends that started ...

STANFORD, Calif. — Some of the first artworks I encountered when I visited Spirit House were doors. Installed along an outer wall of the Cantor Arts Center, James Clar’s wooden door is etched with ...

An American Ghost Story is a 2012 psychological and supernatural horror film that tells the story of a writer and his family whose lives take a terrifying turn after they move to a haunted mansion.

If you like exploring the ghost towns of the Old West, one of the best-preserved spots in America is St. Elmo, an enchanting, ...

You may have heard me say this several times before, but it doesn’t hurt to say it again. Whether it’s for the pizza, the sight seeing, or the fascinating history, taking your friends and family on ...

There are many tales of ghosts throughout history -- so who are some of the spookiest? The History Channel compiled a list of some of the most famous ghosts throughout American history, and the ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American As a fan of both mystery and ghost stories, I ...