History in a Nutshell

History in a Nutshell is a series that explains historical events in layman's terms.

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  • Where Did The Name Halloween Come From?

    Learn where the name Halloween came from!
  • Why Do We Like to Tell Scary Stories on Halloween?

    One of the possible origins of telling ghost stories on Halloween ties to ancient Celts!

About History in a Nutshell

History in a Nutshell is a series that explains historical events in layman's terms. Produced by Knowitall.org, a K-12 website owned and managed by South Carolina ETV.

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