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Illustration of common tools used in occult practices such as Wicca

This Halloween: Wicca, Witches and More

The spooky season is about much more than candy, costumes and scary movies. Learn all about the rich origins of one of the best holidays around!…

October 29, 2022

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in Practical Magic

The Book That Inspired ‘Practical Magic’ Might Not Be What Fans Expect

Becky Hardin, University of Arizona Global Campus

The cult classic film has garnered a dedicated following, but those who read the movie's source material will probably not be impressed.…

February 1, 2022

In an article about witches a photo of witchy items

Witches: Where They Came From and Where They’re at Now

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

For a long time, this taboo practice had negative connotations, but finally, the beliefs surrounding witchcraft have started to change.…

October 27, 2021

An illustration of a girl in a witch hat with a black cat watching movies. For an article about witchy movies.

Top 5 Witchy Movies, Just in Time for Halloween

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

With Halloween coming up, here are funny, scary and spooky films about witches that you should watch.…

October 20, 2020

‘Motherland: Fort Salem’ Is Not Your Typical Witch Story

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

In this Freeform show about witches, you won't find long-nosed women cackling over cauldrons. Instead, you'll see soldiers fighting for their country.…

April 10, 2020

What It Really Means to Be a Modern Witch

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

It’s time for real-life witches to shine.…

August 3, 2019

Being Witched: Feminism’s Hottest New Trend Is Ancient

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Combining tenets of female empowerment and pagan mysticism, witchcraft is on the rise in modern America.…

November 5, 2018

The Rise of the Internet Witch

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Shifting social mores — along with the internet's help — have led to a uniquely millennial brand of mysticism.…

July 27, 2018

Songs to Bring an Alternative Spook to Your Halloween Playlist

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

Any avid observers of Halloween know you can’t just play 'The Monster Mash' on repeat for all of October.…

October 23, 2017

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