Belief in witchcraft is still common in some rural ... or 'marabouts', by having the accused ingest a toxic herbal drink called 'Mbulungo'. Death is thought to prove guilt. Read more ...

Discover the different types of witchcraft, from Wicca to hedge witchery. Learn about ancient practices, magical traditions, ...

It was considered ‘the mother of all herbs’ and, as such, it could protect you from witchcraft. Apart from keeping evil spells at bay, it could also repel poisonous reptiles. If you kept some oregano ...

Alchemical garden quests are all about unearthing those medicinal herbs our ancestors relied on for centuries. Participants will forage for herbs, learn about their healing properties, and how to ...

She had concocted for the archbishop a beverage of ewe’s milk, claret, and herbs which led to his full recovery. “Suspicious!” cried Adamson’s rivals. “She’s a witch!” Poor Alison ...

This woodcut from the early 1700s shows a witch holding a stem of herbs or other plant. (Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark) During this period, most cultures across Europe had people ...