The mean, green witch and the Evil Queen have thrilled generations of moviegoers. But they also reflect cultural fears about ...

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That text was spread throughout the Western world thanks to the newly invented printing press.

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In her Newberry Library course, Kay Daly examines the depiction of witches onstage, from the 17th century to the present.

Discover the places associated with witchcraft in England including Colchester Castle, Mother Shipton's Cave, Pendle Hill and York Castle Prison.

The world has gone through many moral panics over the centuries, but none were as dramatic—or fatal—as the paranoia over witchcraft. The most famous example took place in Salem, Massachusetts ...

It’s always spooky season when you have a love for horror movies, scary stories and a curiosity of anything dark and morbid.

A Comprehensive Guide to the Wanda Maximoff Costume. Wanda Maximoff, the enigmatic Scarlet Witch from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has captivated au ...

House of Spoils is a fun new horror movie with a feminist message, anchored by a delightful performance from Oscar-winner ...