Did witches really cast spells in Salem? Was a curse placed on King Tut's Tomb in ancient Egypt? Did voodoo queens really live in New Orleans? Children are about to discover the answers in the dark histories surrounding these mysterious and genuinely spooky places. Through dramatic stories, photographs, and vivid illustrations, HorrorScapes brings to life some of the most exciting—and shocking—people and events from the past. Whether visiting the ghostly island of Alcatraz or entering the bloody world of the Romanian prince Vlad Dracula, children won't be able to put down these spine-tinglers!