Ten historical figures accused of witchcraft reveal how allegations served as tools of political power and destruction. The ...

The history of witchcraft and the centuries of persecution that it has aroused have been explored in a new book focusing on 13 of the most infamous cases from around the world. Witchcraft: A History ...

When most people think of witchcraft accusations, they picture Salem, black cats, and medieval superstition. In reality, many accusations had little to do with magic. Throughout history, claims of ...

Look up “witches” and you might see any of a number of depictions: ugly old ladies and young, sensual temptresses; antiheroes and aspiring role models; evil creatures mixing deadly potions and ...

As Oct. 31 approaches, among the seasonal décor that starts cropping up we often see images of witches with pointy hats, black capes and broomsticks decorating houses and yards. But witches have ...