New homeowner baffled by strange item found in attic: For "protection"
The top Reddit comment, which received 2,200 upvotes, said: "A witch bundle. Probably meant to be protective."
Russia has got a problem with witches
Witchcraft beliefs in Westernized countries tended to be much less prevalent than in countries with "weak institutions."
The witch camps where hundreds of elderly women are left to die
Women still accused of witchcraft today are forced to flee to camps, where they suffer deplorable conditions.
The bizarre story of the "necropants" made from human leg skin
The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft in Iceland hosts various weird and wacky displays, including mummified animal skulls and rune-carved wooden staves.
Real-Life Witch Reveals Tips for Easy Halloween Prep and DIY Spells
A practicing witch offers the best advice on how to make the most out of Halloween the easy way and gives a history behind all of our favorite traditions.
Real-life witches defend "Hocus Pocus 2" from "new wave" of "satanic panic"
The response comes after a Texas mom warned against watching the film, which she said could "unleash hell on your kids and in your home."
Witches, Spider-Man and pirates: Google Trends' top Halloween costumes
Google Trends released its list of the most searched costume ideas, which looked much different from last year's results.
What do real-life witches think of Disney's "Hocus Pocus"?
Newsweek reached out to several witches and witch experts, who remain divided over the "Hocus Pocus" film franchise.
J.K. Rowling Still Stirring Transphobic Controversy
The "Harry Potter" author continues to provoke with a new photo promoting merchandise from a company that has been criticized for being exclusionary toward the trans community.
The Origin Stories of Your Favorite Halloween Monsters
From Haitian slaves to rare blood disorders and hallucinogenic plants, the mythologies of zombies, witches, vampires and werewolves are surprisingly complex.
History of Witches
Our fascination with the witch throughout the ages tells us more about ourselves than the history of Halloween.
Face of 18th-century 'Witch' Reconstructed by Scientists
Lilias Adie was accused of being a witch and having sex with the devil.
Witches Back Putin in Russia, Oppose Trump in U.S.
"Come up with the greatness, the power of Russia, direct the way of Vladimir Putin right and correctly throughout the word of mine," head witch Alyona Polyn chanted.
Giuliani: Mueller Criticism Not Offensive to Witches
"There is no reason for the witches to be offended," Rudy Giuliani tweeted, "because Witch Hunt derives from, for example, the Salem Witch Hunts where people were executed unjustly."
'Witch' Denies Dropping Woman in Burning Cauldron
The accused claimed that police randomly selected him out of the group of mask-wearing "witches."
Number Of Witches Rises Dramatically Across U.S.
The practice of witchcraft in the U.S. has rise dramatically over the past few decades, with millennials turning to astrology, tarot cards and Wicca beliefs as they turn away from Christianity and other traditional religions.
Meet The Witches Of Instagram
A community of witches is growing online. The #WitchesOfInstagram are using the hashtag to find and connect with each other, share tips and tricks and support one another.
Exorcist Holding Mass to Counter Witches' Kavanaugh Hex
"Conjuring up personified evil does not fall under free speech."
Trump Supporter Complains of 'Hex' on Brett Kavanaugh
A Trump surrogate complained about left-wing "mobs" harassing conservatives, noting that a group of witches recently planned a "hex" on Brett Kavanaugh.
In China, Successful Women Are Being Labeled As Witches
Anthropologists interviewed 800 households in five different villages.
The Best Witch Movies, According to Actual Witches
We asked 30 witches which movies they prefer. Most had mixed feelings about 'The Wizard of Oz', but all of them loved 'Practical Magic'.
How I Got Blocked by Donald Trump on Twitter
I'm not allowed to see Trump's tweets anymore. Is this freedom?
7 Films and Shows to Watch on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu
See a new documentary about Amanda Knox, reminisce with Ferris Beuller or catch Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2.
Season of 'The Witch': An Interview With Robert Eggers
The director spent four years researching his terrifying new film.
Hexing & Texting
Millennial hipsters are finding solace (and some cool outfits) in that old black magic