Images of witches and witchcraft offer a glimpse into the fears and superstitions of the past. Many...
Day: October 30, 2019
An appropriate end, or beginning, for a ghost that will live many, many more lives. 1981 The...
Huguenots were not only believers in science, but also remained firmly committed to their belief in God...
Witch trials most often targeted a persecuted minority: women. Introduction “Witch hunt” – it’s a refrain used...
Art history students offer a bite-sized introduction to the bestiary of the European Middle Ages. Introduction The...
Next time you come across a toad, you might just want to reconsider becoming acquainted! If you...
Medieval books of beasts reflect the attitudes of the people who made them—including antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, and...
Two curators this unique medieval book and its long influence. Introduction The bestiary—the medieval book of beasts—was...
The rituals now associated with Halloween have a complex relationship to this medieval Hallowmass. I had the...
The souls most likely to return to haunt the living were those whose burial rituals were not...
Ghost stories were the earliest form of literature in ancient China. By Emily MarkHistorian Introduction Ghost stories were...
Countries around the world today celebrate Halloween in one form or another. Introduction Halloween is among the...