America has a long and rich tradition of horror literature, and what better time to celebrate this genre than Halloween? From a Colonial-era Headless Horseman in the tiny village of Sleepy Hollow to modern day Vampires in the sprawling metropolis of New Orleans, American authors have unleashed their frightening imaginations on the American public since the early 19th century. … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
AMERICA’S BEST GHOST TOURS
One of Christianity’s strangest holidays is coming up, All Saints Day, and its incredibly popular co-celebration, All Saints Eve (which later became All Hallows Eve and then of course Halloween). While the religious aspects of All Saints Eve are now all but ignored, it is now the night that unofficially kicks off the holiday season, at least in the United States. So why not … [Read more...]
HISTORIC SYNAGOGUES BEYOND NEW YORK
When it comes to historic synagogues in the United States, New York City is the undisputed champion. But the city does not hold a monopoly on amazing Jewish sites. Scattered across the Northeast and Midwest are many synagogues worth seeing for their history and impact on local cultures. From Newport, which boasts a synagogue as old as any in New York, to Philadelphia, heart … [Read more...]
