WITCHCRAFT

Scotland Apologizes to the Victims of Its Witch Hunts After 300 Years

After Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issued an apology to victims of the country's witch trials, an official pardon could be on the way.

14 Magical Gifts for Witches

Whether they're into tarot cards or 'Hocus Pocus' merchandise, these gifts will help the witch in your life embrace their magical side.

An 18th-century painting of an exorcism.

6 Chilling Historical Exorcisms

Exorcism has a fascinating, unsettling history, and it’s left an indelible mark on pop culture thanks to films like 1973's 'The Exorcist.' Here are six historical exorcisms that are every bit as chilling as anything Hollywood can produce.

Buying or selling a haunted doll is not mere child's play.

The Uncanny Rise of the Haunted Doll Market

Not all dolls are created equal: Some are kinda creepy, some are hella creepy, and some are haunted. Or at least, they’re said to be.

7 Fun Facts About Strega Nona

Of all Tomie dePaola’s books, ‘Strega Nona’ is by far the most beloved. Here are seven things you might not have known about the story.

The Salem witch trials were a troubling time in Colonial America.

11 Facts About the Salem Witch Trials

The 1692 Salem witch trials caused so much turmoil that the Massachusetts town is still notorious for them.

In Christchurch, New Zealand, wizards ride buses, not brooms.

Meet Ian Brackenbury Channell—the Official City Wizard of Christchurch, New Zealand

Ian Brackenbury Channell gets paid $10,000 a year to be the official wizard of Christchurch—and he's preparing to pass off his staff to an apprentice.