Why the Halloween web feels different
Before every corner of the internet looked like the same app, holiday websites were full of animated pumpkins, hand-made link lists and interactive experiments. The PrimaryGames Halloween links page still offers a glimpse of that portal-era approach. Some old destinations may no longer function, so we treat these as a history trail rather than a guarantee.
See actual Halloween history
The Library of Congress has photography documenting historic costumes and celebrations. Its free-to-use autumn and Halloween collection is especially interesting for browsing authentic seasonal images instead of modern imitations.
Go down a vintage film rabbit hole
A good companion to old web design is old cinema. Starlite TV's Halloween shelf and Archive Watch make exploring classic footage approachable. Availability and rights differ by collection, country and individual item; use the host's viewing and licensing information.
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