Tag: witchcraft
Laurie Cabot: Salem's Official Witch and Modern Witchcraft Pioneer
Discover the life of Laurie Cabot, Salem's Official Witch, author, teacher, and one of America's most influential modern Witchcraft pioneers.
Egyptian Magic Is Not What You Think
The history of Ancient Egyptian magic is difficult to understand. Mainly because its so different to how we think about magic today. But what did heka magic mean to the ancient Egyptians?
The British Man Who Pioneered Modern Witchcraft
The extraordinary story of one of Britain's fastest-growing religious groups; Wicca, and its eccentric creator - an Englishman called Gerald Gardner.
The Ancient Origins of Witches
Where does the modern stereotype of the witch come from?
Unboxing Tarot Decks Through the Ages (Ancient Rare Historical and Modern Tarot Cards)
Unbox six historic tarot card decks with curators Ruth, Beckie and Josephine and explore the rich and mysterious history of tarot — from its origins in 15th-century Europe to its modern use in spiritual practices.
Magic Or Madness?
Three women find out what it means to be a modern witch. From cults, to Wiccan to alters; they explore the large and fast-growing popularity of witchcraft.
The Pendle Witch Documentary
This is the most bizarre witch story ever recorded in English history.
Blood Moon March 3, 2026: Total Lunar Eclipse Guide
The March 3, 2026 Blood Moon brings a total lunar eclipse. Learn when to watch, why it turns red, and where it will be visible.
Cats, Witchcraft and the Black Plague (1956)
The clip is from a Disney episode titled "The Great Cat Family," and it discusses how cats helped fight the Black Plague by hunting the rats that spread the disease. The clip emphasizes that while cats were crucial, a fear of witchcraft in later centuries...
How to Perform a Cord Cutting Ritual: A Guide to Spiritual Release
Learn the history and meaning of the cord cutting ritual, plus step-by-step directions using two candles connected by a single wick to release old attachments with grace.
Toad Bread and Witches and Crafts oh MY!
First up you learn how to conjure a Toad Bread! From there we discuss witches familiars and dabble in some witch crafts by wood burning charcuterie boards in a historic witchy style.
The Mysterious Origins of Abracadabra and Other Magic Words
Since ancient times, humans have believed in the special power of words to change the world around them... and they might be right!
The Magic of Burley: A Journey Through Witchcraft, Nature, and Legacy
Join Steph, Toni, and Lizzy as they take you on a magickal journey through Burley, the captivating “Witch’s Village” located in the heart of the New Forest in England. This isn’t your traditional village tour, experience Burley’s mystical energy, rich his...
Historian Answers Witchcraft Questions
Historian Mikki Brock joins WIRED to answer the internet's bubbling cauldron of questions about witches, witchcraft, and witch hunting through the ages.
Witchcraft, Hangings, and Internment Camps: Boston EXPOSED
Boston celebrates its legacy through its museums, monuments, and plaques, unlike any other American city. But although revered and honored, Boston's early settlers upheld practices that were anything but admirable by today’s standards. Here are four stori...