“Do not turn to mediums or spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I Am the Lord your God.” Leviticus 19:31 In Kisii, women who live to old age are killed on whispered allegations of being ...

“Witchcraft” offers a deep dive into the many facets of a centuries-old tradition in the Western world, weaving more than 400 classic and contemporary artworks with essays and interviews by what ...

Belief in witchcraft grew rapidly in Europe during the late Middle Ages as religious tensions and social upheaval intensified. Church authorities increasingly viewed magical practices and folk healing ...

Fire, smoke and wood surround a young woman tied to a stake. As the flames creep closer, she strains against her bonds, fruitlessly hoping to escape her impending fate. Her skin sizzles, and her ...

In the 1590s, King James VI of Scotland's fear of witchcraft began stirring up national panics, resulting in the torture and death of thousands. Toil and TroubleAn engraving reproduces Henry Fuseli’s ...