Yet the series of witch trials that stand out the most are those that occurred in Salem over the course of several months in the early 1690s. Between 144 and 185 women, children, and men were accused ...

Instead of being sentenced to the stake, Jean Grenier was confined to a monastery as a mentally ill person, in a ...

Published by Central Michigan University Press, Making History and Witch Hunt 1649 are two card games that probe the slippery nature of truth and memory through gameplay. Launching on BackerKit July 8 ...

Witchcraft attracted scholarly interest in the 16th century, and the king’s book reflects how James saw himself as an intellectual. (King James VI is also known for this sacred Christian work ...

The history and origins of the devil, from the Bible to the 16th century witch trials. Show more ...

Published: October 31, 2024 7:43am EDT Throughout accounts of 17th-century witch trials in Europe and North America, physical features alone were considered undeniable proof of witchcraft.

Throughout accounts of 17th-century witch trials in Europe and North America, physical features alone were considered undeniable proof of witchcraft. The belief was that the devil branded witches ...

The first trials of people who were believed to be malevolent worshippers of the Devil who actively caused harm happened in the 15th century. The most intense period of witch hunting ran from ...

The Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival presents 'Something Wicked This Way Comes: Witch Trials in Scotland', a captivating panel discussion that dives into one of the most intriguing and ...

Atwood dedicated The Handmaid’s Tale to a possible ancestor, a 17th century Massachusetts woman called Mary Webster, who was accused of being a witch and hanged. Amazingly, she survived.

Assassin’s Creed Hexe, as alluded to in a teaser trailer from 2022, is believed to be set during the witch trials in 16th century Germany. According to Insider Gaming, Hexe will be a ‘more ...