The Index
Frontera Comalapa’s 165 Skulls: What INAH’s New Analysis Shows
INAH’s latest analysis counts 165 skulls from a Chiapas cave. Here is what the bones establish, and why a ritual skull display remains an interpretation.
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News
Willie Blanton Mills Identified as the Man Found Near Lake Havasu City in 1992
A DNA lead and an FBI fingerprint comparison identified Willie Blanton Mills, found in Arizona in 1992. Mohave County is still asking about his last movements.
Nov 4, 2026
The Index
The Parabita Double Burial and the Evidence Behind the ‘Lovers’ Name
Two people shared a Paleolithic grave at Grotta delle Veneri. Their bones, pierced deer teeth and a later disturbance explain what archaeologists can reconstruct.
Nov 4, 2026News · Movies
Other Mommy Sets November 10 Digital Release and December 29 Disc Date
Other Mommy reaches U.S. digital retailers November 10, with 4K, Blu-ray and DVD due December 29. Check the bonus features and what remains unannounced.
Nov 3, 2026
News · TV & Streaming
Snooki: The Paranormal Rookie Sets November 13 U.S. Premiere on All Reality
Snooki: The Paranormal Rookie reaches All Reality in the U.S. on November 13. Check the eight-episode plan and how it differs from Canada's Crave release.
Nov 3, 2026
The Index
Westminster's Roman Sarcophagus: Who Was Buried Inside?
A Roman coffin at Westminster Abbey held a medieval man. Why archaeologist Warwick Rodwell favors Abbot Ælfwig, what the dating proves, and what remains uncertain.
Nov 3, 2026
The Index
Celtic Grave in Senden: What the Jewelry and Animal Bones Show
A Celtic woman's burial in Senden contained bronze ankle rings and lamb or goat remains. What the Bavarian archaeology establishes, and why the ritual remains uncertain.
Nov 3, 2026
The Index
Steplag After 1956: What the Terekty Gulag Archaeology Shows
Bottles dated 1959–1961 and a witness account raise questions about Terekty after Steplag's closure. Here is what the archaeology establishes and what remains unresolved.
Nov 2, 2026News · Games
World of Horror’s Free As Below So Above Update Is on PC; Consoles Follow in 2027
World of Horror 1.2 adds Scenario Mode, characters and Old Gods. The free update is on Windows and macOS; console players must wait until 2027.
Nov 2, 2026
The Index
Transylvania’s Little Ice Age: What 937 Accounts Reveal About Famine and Plague
A 2026 study reconstructs Transylvania’s harsh winters, hunger and epidemic years from 937 historical accounts. Read the findings and the limits of the evidence.
Nov 2, 2026
Lore & Explained · Movies
Is Hunting Matthew Nichols Real? The Fiction Behind the Missing-Person Story
Hunting Matthew Nichols presents a fictional disappearance as a documentary investigation. Check the official disclaimer, the online case files and its streaming release.
Nov 1, 2026
The Index
1755 Lisbon Earthquake: Tsunami, Fires and the Death Toll
Lisbon suffered an earthquake, tsunami and fires on November 1, 1755. Understand the three hazards and why magnitude and death toll figures need qualification.
Nov 1, 2026
Lore & Explained · Folklore
Is Day of the Dead Halloween? The Dates and Meaning of an Ofrenda
Día de Muertos honors departed loved ones on November 1–2. Understand the dates, altar offerings and sweet bread, and how it differs from Halloween.
Nov 1, 2026
The Index · Occult History
How Did Harry Houdini Die? The Halloween Death and Punch Story Explained
Houdini's recorded cause of death was peritonitis following appendicitis. Why the punch story is disputed, and what a new centenary claim changes.
Oct 31, 2026
News · TV & Streaming
Dead-End Job Is on Netflix: Eight Episodes of Workplace Horror, Explained
Netflix's Dead-End Job turns high-paying temp work into Korean horror. Find the cast, eight-episode running time, official trailer and spoiler-free premise.
Oct 31, 2026
News · Movies
Wrathbone Is Streaming Free: Steve Flavin's Metal Horror Comedy Goes to Hell
Steve Flavin's Wrathbone is now streaming free on his official YouTube channel. Find the full horror-comedy short, its fictional rocker and five-song premise.
Oct 31, 2026
Trailer · Movies
Pendulum Trailer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Healing Retreat Turns Sinister
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor enter a New Mexico retreat in Mark Heyman's Pendulum. Watch the official trailer and check the confirmed release dates.
Oct 31, 2026
News · Games
ASYLUM Arrives on Consoles: Platforms and What Its Psychological Horror Involves
Senscape's ASYLUM launched on consoles October 30. Check the confirmed platforms, the fictional Hanwell setting and its exploration-led approach to horror.
Oct 31, 2026