An Irish witch trial that occurred 300 years ago is ... researched Ireland’s witching history for his book in 2011. According to his research, he found evidence of three trials in Ireland ...

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

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble.” Penned by legendary playwright, William Shakespeare, this ...

Each week we pause to ponder the truths available to us from the pages of history. We browse through the annals of the ...

Halloween is a beloved holiday celebrated with costumes, candy, and spooky tales, but its origins go far beyond the ...

This myth was promoted by the Egyptologist Margaret Murray in the early 20th century and was then debunked by the historian C. L'Estrange Ewen almost as soon as it appeared. It was founded on a ...

Sally and James North in A History of Irish Magic describe how Madame Blavatsky ... The book covers the small number of recorded witch accusations and burnings that occurred in Ireland ...

The area is steeped in ancient history brimming with stories ... Is it, as some believe, the spirit of a tortured witch, a murder victim or an ancient Celtic force of nature?

likely in an attempt to replace the older Celtic holiday with a Christian one, according to History. The night before All Saint’s Day came to be known as All-hallowmas, then All Hallows Eve ...