Be it witches, demons, sorcerors, or the occult, strange and unexplained happenings have been told of throughout history, and here is a collection of their stories.
Writers from across the History section at Suite101 have come together to bring you a collection of articles all about witchcraft and the supernatural.
Medieval Witches - Medieval witches were more unusual than many may think. But once the witchcrazes took hold, they swept through Europe with a vengeance. From Medieval History.
Film Review: Witchfinder General - The Witchfinder General is a classic of the "medieval" witchcrazes that shows why the witchcrazes weren't so medieval. From Medieval History.
The Trial of the Templars - The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution. From Medieval History.
Film Review: Macbeth - Macbeth is best remembered for his obsession with witches. But the 11th century Scottish original was a different man entirely. Was he a Scottish king or a tyrant? From Medieval History.
A Ghoulish Index - These articles also concern the Salem Witch Trials and other ghostly events. From American History.
The Haunting Month - These articles are concerned with the Salem Witch Trials and the supernatural. Also there are some links to some spooky articles about the Wild West. From American History.
October, the Bewitching Month - These articles are concerned with the Salem Witch Trials and the supernatural. From American History.
Witch-Hunts: A Thing of the Past? - Witches, black magic, and penis snatchers. We might rarely think of witches, magic and sorcery outside of Halloween, but they are part of a harsh and brutal reality in other parts of the world. From Anthropology.
Who Believes in Witches? - Do you believe in spirits, ghosts, saints, evils, demons, cherubim, Jesus, devils, Gods or witches? Where does our fondness for and persistent belief in invisible entities come from? From Anthropology.
Catalhoyuk: The Origin of Wicca? - Çatalhöyük and the New Goddess Movement. Can the ancient site of Çatalhöyükthe tell us anything about the origins of Wicca? From Anthropology.
The Church, a Witch, Sex and Satan - The Christian concept of "evil" has for long been synonymous with sexual desire and the rejection of women in general and women's sexuality in particular. From Anthropology.
Salem Witch Trial Genealogy - The witchcraft trials in Salem represent a very unique event in American history. Many people today have colonial ancestors who were somehow involved. Here are some unique resources for those with ancestors involved in the Witch Trials of Salem. From Genealogy.
Anne Rice: Horror Tale's Queen - A look into the life and personal challenges of the woman behind the Vampire Chronicles. From Historical Biographies.
Steven King: Master of the Macabre - A peek into the life and challenges of one of the most commercially successful horror writers of all time. From Historical Biographies.
Bela Lugosi: King of Vampires - Who was the man behind the cinematic Count Dracula legend? Why did his meteoric rise to stardom end so tragically? The tormented life of one of the most famous early stars of stage and screen. From Historical Biographies.
Trick or Treat, Its Napoleon - With his Empire of choice being unavailable, Napoleon wore another Emperor costume to Halloween in 1814. From Military History.
