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Haunted histories collection : the real stories behind history's spookiest phenomena: hauntings, witches, poltergeists, vampires, and more!.

Summary:
Haunted history of Halloween: Presents the history of Halloween, from its Celtic origin in ancient Ireland as a way of appeasing the souls of the dead to the extravagant celebrations of the present.
Vampire secrets: Uncover the ancient folkloric origins of blood-craving creatures from beyond the grave. Learn how the vampire myth is strongly rooted in Eastern European lore, but how it has also played a role in the ancient cultures of Greece and China as well.
Salem witch trials: In 1693, the village of Salem, Massachusetts was overcome with superstitious hysteria. At the peak of the madness someone hundred fifty people, male and female, were accused of being witches. Twenty of them were executed.
Poltergeist: Investigates four very different cases of paranormal incidents looking for answers. In most cases, there is undeniable, physical evidence that something happened the real world was affected. But by what?
Hauntings: Chronicle several families who claim their homes have been the site of some very mysterious and terrifying activity.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0767098498
  • ISBN: 9780767098496
  • ISBN: 0767080556
  • ISBN: 9780767080552
  • ISBN: 0767098056
  • ISBN: 9780767098052
  • ISBN: 0767080696
  • ISBN: 9780767080699
  • ISBN: 0767083520
  • ISBN: 9780767083522
  • ISBN: 0767081951
  • ISBN: 9780767081955
  • Physical Description: 5 videodiscs (approximately 300 min.) : sound, color, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [New York, N.Y.] : A & E Television Network, [2007]
  • Distributor: [New York, N.Y.] : Distributed by New Video

Content descriptions

General Note:
DVD features: Interactive menus, scene selection.
Formatted Contents Note:
Haunted history of Halloween -- Vampire secrets -- Salem witch trials -- Poltergeist -- Hauntings.
System Details Note:
DVD, dolby stereo.
Subject: Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia, 1430 or 1431-1476 or 1477.
Halloween.
Halloween > History.
Vampires.
Mythology.
Legends > Europe, Eastern.
Dracula, Count (Fictitious character)
Trials (Witchcraft) > Massachusetts > Salem.
Witchcraft > Massachusetts > Salem.
Poltergeists.
Ghosts.
Haunted places.
Salem (Mass.) > History > Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Genre: Historical television programs.
Documentary television programs.
DVD-Video discs.

Available copies

  • 6 of 6 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Altoona Area Public Library EDDVD 133.12 HAU 1 (Text) 33240004580265 Adult 28 Day DVD Available -
Altoona Area Public Library EDDVD 133.12 HAU 2 (Text) 33240004579713 Adult 28 Day DVD Available -
Altoona Area Public Library EDDVD 133.12 HAU 5 (Text) 33240004580208 Adult 28 Day DVD Available -
Altoona Area Public Library JEDDVD 133.12 HAU 3 (Text) 33240004579655 Juvenile Educational DVD Available -
Altoona Area Public Library JEDDVD 133.12 HAU 4 (Text) 33240004580042 Juvenile Educational DVD Available -
Hughes Library DVD 133.12 HAU (V.1)(V.1) (Text) 32378005142957 Adult DVD - TV Series Available -


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