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Witchcraft

Wiesenthau, Germany

Walberla

An ancient pagan site swirling with legends in the foothills of Franconian Switzerland.

Malinalco, Mexico

House of the Eagles

The ruins of a former sanctuary for elite Aztec warriors.

'Witches' Sabbath (The Great He-Goat)'

This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

Edinburgh, Scotland

The Witchery

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

Danvers, Massachusetts

Salem Village Parsonage

Located just behind a quiet residential neighborhood, this is ground zero for the Salem witchcraft hysteria of 1692.

Elephant Fountain

A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.

objects of intrigue

Why This Severed Hand Is So Glorious

According to legend, thieves could use it to render a whole household unconscious.

Wendy Pratt April 27, 2018

Why Coconuts Were Accused of Meddling in Politics

The fruits are thought by some to power black magic rituals.

Paula Mejia April 10, 2018

A Museum Dedicated to the 'Last Witch in Europe' Just Got a Million-Dollar Donation

Soon you'll be able to visit the Anna Göldi Museum year-round.

Cara Giaimo February 19, 2018

Capannori, Italy

Oak of the Witches

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

A Look Back at America's Psychedelic Countercultural Witch Music

Occult albums in the '60s and '70s combined ambient tunes and spoken spells.

Alison Fensterstock October 31, 2017

The DIY Carvings Designed to Deter 17th-Century Witches

Apotropaic marks were simple patterns with a serious purpose: to keep evil and mischief out.

Kirsten Amor October 26, 2017

The Scandalous Witch Hunt That Poisoned 17th-Century France

The Affair of the Poisons was one to remember.

Natasha Frost October 5, 2017

Necropants and Other Tales of 17th-Century Icelandic Sorcery

Magic wealth and goat's milk could be yours—if you could stomach the rituals.

Eric Grundhauser September 18, 2017

Ritual Skulls and Other Magical Objects, in Photos

Spellbinding selections from the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic.

Anika Burgess June 23, 2017

Cleveland, Ohio

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick

A collection of Wiccan artifacts and occult paraphernalia started by the leader of the Long Island Coven.

Dunning, Scotland

Maggie Wall's Memorial

A mysterious monument where a woman who records say never existed was burnt alive for being a witch.

It's Not Always Easy Being Iceland's Best Witchcraft Museum

Modern-day lessons abound when you're immersed in 17th century sorcery.

Eric Grundhauser February 10, 2017