Witchcraft still fascinates and repels. Hundreds of years after England’s witch trials in the Puritan mid-17th century, misconceptions and mistrust linger.

The story of how black cats became the furry face of Halloween is downright scary. Here, an expert explains the fascinating history.

There is a rabbi in the Talmud who is rarely quoted from the pulpit. His name is Rav Papa. He was not a mystic or ...

This Halloween, as children dress as witches for trick-or-treating, a real witch in Wausau is celebrating the ancient Celtic festival that started it all.

What hidden messages might other occult symbols convey? Are you ready to read the signs? Here, we decode five mystical ...

Centuries ago, it was said that Benevento was a gathering place for the occult. Today, superstitions still run deep ...

Terrassa City Council in Spain has suspended the adoption of black cats this month to prevent the animals being used and ...

Here’s how some of the most classic Halloween costumes came to be — fair warning, some have grim origins. “Once witchcraft ...

The smoke-belching chimneys of Oldham's post-Industrial Revolution landscape are a fitting description of William Blake's ...

A lot of times, it is seen that people who are rushing to their work and would not stop for anything, could be seen pausing ...

Yule is also a time for gathering with loved ones and sharing a festive meal. Traditional foods include roasted meats, root vegetables, wassail (mulled wine or spiced cider), Yule log cakes, ...

AS the days shorten and we approach Halloween, many people love nothing more than a good spooky story, a jumpy ghost walk or even a good horror ...