Broadly Witchcraft
The Haunting World of Jewish Female Demons and Spirits
Untamed female sex demons, possessive evil spirits, brainless mud men, and even some exorcisms. Who says Jews don't know how to get down with the dark side?
Honoring the Dark Goddess with a Coven in an Airport Conference Hotel
Every year, thousands of witches and pagans flock to the PantheaCon conference in California. We went to a ritual summoning the Dark Goddess and tried convening with the divine.
The Mother of Modern Witchcraft Was Also a Pro-Choice Spy
Doreen Valiente is best known for popularizing the Wiccan craft, and her work is now being celebrated in a new exhibition in the UK. But she was also many other things, including a World War II spy.
How the Nazis Really Felt About Witchcraft
From "Ancient Aliens" to the "Daily Mail," many have sought to weigh in on the Nazis' supposed obsession with the occult. Following the recent discovery of a massive Nazi "occult library" in the Czech Republic, we asked a historian about Heinrich...
How to Use Faeries in Your Magic this Equinox
The spring equinox, a day of equal sunlight and equal darkness, means it's a good time to work with faeries who tend to hang out in liminal spaces.
The White Witch of Los Angeles Wants You to Seek Truth
A former teen witch/Riot Grrrl/biochemistry major, Maja D'Aoust now uses her science background to examine the world through her lecture series, tarot readings, and insightful performances as the Oracle.
The Real Witches of Salem, Massachusetts
Although Salem has had a huge tourism industry centered on the town's infamous witch trials for decades, publicly engaging with witchcraft is on the rise. We spoke with Salem-based witches about their craft.
Love Spells in Pop Culture: A History
From Tristan and Isolde to "The Craft," we walk through pop culture's dalliances with love spells and potions.
The Care and Keeping of Crystals
Stressed, lonely, or psychically blocked? Here's how to curate your personal crystal collection.
The Women of Ghana's Witch Camps
For decades, Ghanaian women have been banished to live in segregated camps on suspicion of witchcraft. The Gambaga witch camp is one of the most famous in northern Ghana.
This Female Magician Is a Real Crystal Ball Buster
In this episode of A Day With, we travel to Los Angeles to meet with Misty Lee, one of the only female resident seance medium/magicians at the most exclusive club in town for top illusionists, the Magic Castle.