When tomatoes were blamed for witchcraft and werewolves ~food history Article 1553 words, published Oct 24 2016 17 votes
Trials of the witchy women: Across seven centuries, women have been accused of witchcraft—but what that means often differs wildly, revealing the anxieties of each particular society ~books reviews Article 3243 words, published Jan 15 2024 13 votes
As Häxan turns 100, this utterly chilling silent film deserves more celebration – given it set the template for The Blair Witch Project and many more horrors besides ~movies horror Article 1991 words 6 votes
Three centuries on, a shaman's precious rune drum returns home – instrument confiscated by the Danes is given back to the Sámi ~humanities.history Article 997 words 4 votes
The invention of satanic witchcraft by medieval authorities was initially met with skepticism ~humanities religion Article 981 words 6 votes
Chechen authorities are carrying out literal witch hunts ~news russia.chechnya Article 521 words, published Jul 12 2019 10 votes
Why Ontario police have charged a fortune teller under an antiquated 'witchcraft' law ~life Article 859 words 8 votes