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What Really Happened in Salem Village?
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The guys at Stuff They Don't Want You To Know break down some of the myths behind the Salem witch trials.
Paganism Is the Oldest, Newest Religion
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Originally, 'Pagan' was a putdown for the country folk who continued to worship the old Roman gods, rather than embracing Christianity. Today, paganism is having a resurgence but with a modern twist.
Sorcery, Sex and Murder: The Parisian 'Affair of the Poisons' Had It All
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This sensational scandal involved sex, torture, witchcraft and poisoning. And the court of King Louis XIV, sending shockwaves through the aristocracy.
Which Wizarding School Should You Attend?
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Of the 11 prestigious wizarding schools around the world, which one should you attend? Will it be Hogwarts or a new school in an exotic location? Only one way to find out!
7 Puritan Myths We Should Stop Believing
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We often think of Puritans as those pilgrims to America whose twin passions were long church services and burning witches. But the truth is far more interesting.
How Would You Do on Your O.W.L'S?
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You've reached your fifth year at Hogwarts, and the time has come to take your O.W.L'S. No pressure though, it just determines whether you can continue to study in each specialized subject within wizardry. Good luck!
Has 'Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board' Ever Worked?
If you've ever been to a slumber party, you know the drill. Place your fingers under someone's body, chant "Light as a feather ... stiff as a board ..."and they'll magically rise up into the air. Is this old trick a true ghostly phenomenon?
The Dark History of Black Cat Superstition
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Black cats were associated witches and paganism in the Middle Ages. Even today, black cats wind up in shelters more than any other color cat. So why are black cats considered so unlucky?
Skinwalkers Mythology: Characteristics and Modern Interpretations
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Skinwalkers blur the line between human and beast. They're shape-shifting magical beings that belong to the Navajo spirit world. But how does one become a skinwalker?
Are You a Witch?
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Would you fit right in with the Sanderson Sisters? Can you see yourself corralling flying monkeys with the Wicked Witch of the West? Or do you group all that magical malarkey in with so-called psychics and fortune-tellers? Take this quiz to find out whether it's time to find a coven to call home!