In the 16th and 17th centuries, magical "witch bottles" became popular in Europe as the fear of witchcraft swept the ...
If you think old American houses only hide squeaky floorboards and forgotten family heirlooms, think again. Some hide something far stranger. Deep under doorsteps, beneath fireplaces, or tucked inside ...
”Keep it hidden, keep it warm“ was the instruction for these capsules of anti-evil from 17th century England. The reasons why are creepy—but often misunderstood. This pale, reptilian-patterned jug was ...