Black magic
How the British Army Spread Rumors of Black Magic and Witchcraft in 1970s Northern Ireland
They wanted to smear paramilitary organizations and scare kids into staying indoors.
Thai Villagers Are Using Facebook to Make Witchcraft Accusations Go Viral
A post accusing a woman of summoning a ghost that eats its victims from the inside out racked up three million views.
Keyes Debut Single "Black Magic" Will Positively Drag You out of Bed
Nothing like a good pop song in the morning.
Scenes from a Mexican Black Mass
For three days every March, witches and warlocks gather in Catemaco to burn pentagrams and summon the devil.
A Mob in India Hacked a Family to Death Over Accusations of Witchcraft
Acts of violence against those suspected of witchcraft are not uncommon in India, particularly in remote rural areas where tribal traditions and a lack of development help foster superstition.
Mexico's Land of Sorcerers
We went down to Catemaco, Mexico—the Disneyland of satanic tourists—to check out all the chicken killing, voodoo dolls, and spirit possessions the town had to offer.
Tanzania Police Arrest Man Who Tried to Sell Albino Niece for Body Parts
Authorities have recently cracked down on the illegal trade of Albino body parts, which are often hacked from their victims for use in black magic and charms.
A Fist in the Face of God Presents... Full Speed Ahead Vol. 2
One hour and eight minutes of full frontal, kick-you-in-the-throat speed metal.
Women Not Witches: Meet the People Fighting Sorcery Attacks in Papua New Guinea
A new program run by a theatre company is teaching Papua New Guineans in remote communities how to combat violence against those suspected of witchcraft, who are often maimed, beheaded, or burned alive.
The Islamic State’s War on Magic
Earlier this month, a street performer known as "Sorcerer" was beheaded by militants. Why are these extremists so angry at sleight-of-hand artists?
Premiere: Latasha Alcindor's Video For "Bee Em (Black Magic)" Calls Out The Hard Facts About Cultural Appropriation
Latasha Alcindor's "Bee Em (Black Magic)" flips the bird to cultural appropriation and racial prejudice.
Does Thailand Secretly Think Its Dictator Is an Idiot?
Prayuth Chan-ocha, who recently seized power, is known for a series of gaffes that go beyond being harmless slips of the tongue and instead come off as borderline insane.