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Spooky Photos of Seances and Occult Ceremonies
Photographer Shannon Taggart's new book explores the lives and beliefs of Spiritualists around the world, ectoplasm included.
What You’ve Been Getting Wrong About Satanism According to Actual Satanists
“You don’t have to obey anyone, you’re only accountable to yourself.”
The Best Halloween Party Game Is a 500-Year-Old Book
‘The Ladies’ Oracle’ is a cruel, bossy little fortune-telling book. And it’s perfect that way.
This Mystical Book Was Co-Authored by a Disturbingly Realistic AI
Occult author Alley Wurds is using machine learning to unlock ‘the subconscious mind of the internet.’
Why Thousands of Owls Are Killed in Black Magic Practices This Time of the Year
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is ironically a dark time for the nocturnal bird.
These Witches Are Trying to Hex the Taliban
After the fall of Kabul, practitioners began to gather online to fight against the Taliban with a mix of direct aid and magick.
Before TikTok, Witches Traded Their Spells on This Ancient Internet Forum
At a time when 'Satanic Panic' ran wild, PODSnet helped connect occult practitioners on the early internet. Now, it's preserved as a digital grimoire.
Teen Accused of Stabbing Student to Death Was Into Online Blood Rituals and Conspiracies
A month before a 17-year-old student was stabbed to death in Alberta, the accused shared online videos promoting conspiracy theories and participated in a YouTube blood ritual.
The Best Books for Starting an Occult Library
Need an intro to witchcraft, Wicca, astrology, or the Church of Satan? Here's what to put on your spookiest bookshelf.
Professor Parents Arrested After ‘Sacrificing’ Their Kids
The Indian couple allegedly used dumbbells as murder weapons. Despite their academic backgrounds, both claim their children will return from the dead.
What You Need to Know About the Obscure Occult Group Linked to Toronto Murder
The Order of Nine Angles has been linked to crimes across the globe, including a recent murder. Experts say the group has few followers, but an outsized violent reach.
U.S. Soldier Linked to Satanic Neo-Nazi Group Allegedly Plotted 'Murderous Ambush' on His Own Unit
Ethan Melzer enlisted in the military in 2018 and a year later allegedly joined the Order of the Nine Angles.