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40 Real People Executed for Witchcraft
Before modern science, people didn’t know who to blame when crops failed, plague spread, or children died young. What couldn’t be explained was often blamed on black magic, and more specifically witches.…
People
The Bloodiest Tales of Scottish History
An old Scottish joke describes God’s creation of Scotland. ‘Scotland will have spectacular mountains, imposing glens, and stunning lochs. Plump…
Crime
The Devil’s Disciples: Twelve Male Witch Trials You Haven’t Heard Of
Say the word 'witch', and the picture that comes to mind is usually that of a woman. These women are…