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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 spookiest time of the year is upon us once more as our attention turns to jack-o’-lanterns, black cats, and things that ...

In search of Houdini.

The spookiest time of the year is upon us once more as our attention turns to jack-o’-lanterns, black cats, and things that ...

Oct. 17, 1924, was a magical day for Denton residents. Harry Houdini gave a lecture and demonstration at the College of ...

Nonfiction: “Lincoln’s Ghost” has little to do with the titular president but lots to do with spurious mediums.

A deck of cards once used by famed illusionist Harry Houdini sold for more than $40,000 at auction. Meta is hiring ...

HBO's Harry Potter is currently shooting in Cornwall, England, and The Crown star John Lithgow has been spotted in full costume, beard and all, as the Wizarding World's new Professor Albus Dumbledore.

It’s not just Prince Andrew who won’t be celebrating Christmas with the royals at Sandringham this year. Prince Harry will also not be getting an invite, according to a friend of the royal family.

Prince Harry is hitting back in a rare statement, denouncing claims from a U.K. tabloid that his recent reunion with King Charles III was more formal than familial. Harry, who stepped back from his ...