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Books
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Who's Afraid of These Strange, Secretive Sisters?

The novel, The Hounding, explores the persecution of five sisters accused of witchcraft by transforming into dogs amidst drought and societal norms.
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

From printing presses to Facebook feeds: What yesterday's witch hunts have in common with today's misinformation crisis

Witch hunts from 1400 to 1780 in Europe involved around 100,000 prosecutions, primarily of women, and resulted in approximately 50,000 executions.
#etsy
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
E-Commerce

I paid an Etsy witch $18.65 for 'extreme luck.' It's a sign of the times.

Etsy witches offer spells ranging from love to career success, driving growth in the psychic services industry.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Marketing tech

TikTok's latest villain (or hero)? A spell-casting Etsy seller

A woman paid for a love spell on Etsy, but the witch exposed her to the intended recipient, raising ethical concerns.
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Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Fantasia 2025: Mother of Flies, The Virgin of the Quarry Lake, Foreigner | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"Mother of Flies" explores a father's desperate journey with his dying daughter seeking help from a witch amidst the realities of cancer.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago

Book Excerpt: That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas | Features | Roger Ebert

The evolution of the cinematic witch in American culture parallels changes in feminist movements over time.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Whipped till the blood comes': Jersey's shocking witch-hunting past is brought spectacularly back to life

Mont Orgueil served as a prison for accused witches in Jersey, highlighting the region's dark history of witch hunts.
Ballet d'Jerri's new production explores the theme of witches through contemporary dance, connecting history with performance art.
Independent films
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 months ago

Animated Werewolf Movie 'Dog of God' Debuts Wild Trailer With Hitler Look-Alike Getting Tortured (Exclusive)

The animated film 'Dog of God' premieres at Tribeca, featuring unique rotoscope animation and a story blending witchcraft and werewolf mythology.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The best recent poetry review roundup

Fiona Benson's 'Midden Witch' examines the persecution of women as witches, revealing deeper themes of power and existence.
fromBattery Power
3 months ago

Braves vs. D-Backs Game Thread: 4/27/25

The idea of a beer garden/food truck themed around baseball and witchcraft presents a unique business opportunity.
fromAeon
4 months ago

Hags, seductresses, feminist icons - how gender dynamics manifest in witches | Aeon Videos

The evolution of witch depictions mirrors societal shifts, reflecting changing anxieties and aspirations about gender and women's power across time.
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