The Salem witch trials (1692–93) were a series of investigations and persecutions that caused 19 convicted ‘witches’ to be hanged and many other suspects to be imprisoned in Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. They were part of a long story
13. There are lots of witches these days More and more people think of themselves as witches today, with probably over half a million in the USA alone. Modern believers in witchcraft usually call themselves Wiccan. Wiccans don't have to carry broomsticks everywhere and have black cats (althoug...
A common belief about witches is that they bring about their intended harm through the performance ofritualacts, in English typically termed spell-casting. Often this relies upon a belief in what the anthropologistJames Frazertermed “sympathetic magic”—thenotionthat invisible connections exist between...
In fact, witches can be found just about everywhere. To better understand modern-day witchesand witchcraft, TODAY.com spoke to Blake and a variety of other experts to learn more about their beliefs, the basis of their spirituality, the history of their persecution and, yes, spells, charms, ...
These Valentines myths and legends about the Day for Lovers might surprise you, and you might find that what you thought you knew about the pink and red holiday known for hearts, Cupid, and Teddy bears isn't quite true. Vote up the Valentine's Day "facts" you were most surprised to ...
Witches Study Pursuit of Truth Whi-tch Terms? Frequently Asked Questions What were the Salem witch trials? The Salem witch trials were a series of events that took place in 1692 in colonial Massachusetts, specifically in Salem Village (now Danvers) and Salem Town (modern-day Salem). During th...
Everyone will love learning these fun Halloween facts, movie trivia, and history lessons all about witches, jack-o'lanterns, trick-or-treating, and candy.
Given what we have heard about witchcraft and Conversion Disorder, it would be surprising if a significant number of people did not also die of their fear of witches. On 14th April 1621, Elizabeth Sawyer of Edmonton was charged with various crimes performed by supposed witchcraft. On 19th April...
“Halloween,” the time of witches, ghosts, black cats and owls, who join together in making that day one of merriment. Carolyn Bowers, prominent Journal Junior, dons the role of a fair farmerette and trods the lanes of a pumpkin patch in quest of two fated pumpkins- OJ Oct. 31, 192...
Shakespeare is considered the greatest writer in English, though critics in his time thought otherwise. Here are 12 facts you might not know about the Bard.