Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

It turns out witch-hunts didn’t only happen in the 17th century.

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

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!

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Everybody knows not to break mirrors or walk under ladders, but there are other beliefs that are less well known.

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.

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.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

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

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.

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The teenage witch and her friends deserve more recognition for their newest incarnation.

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

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