Black magic
10-Year-Old Boy Killed By His Own Family in a Human Sacrifice Ritual
The ritualistic killing was reported in India where superstition is closely tied to religion and politics.
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.
How Instagram Is Being Used to Rebrand 'Black Magic'
With juju being sold openly on social media, the tradition is going through a modern renaissance.
An Indian Healer Who Kissed Hands to Cure Coronavirus Died of Coronavirus
So far, 20 people who came in close contact with him tested positive, making the area a hotspot.
Cops Rescue Five Owls Being Delivered to an Occultist for a Diwali Sacrifice
The Festival of Lights is actually a dark time for the bird because of its status as Goddess Lakshmi's vehicle.
'Cursed Coconuts' Are Yet Again Implicated in Maldivian Election Tampering
Four men were arrested this week under allegations that they had used black magic to influence the election process.
The Victorian Occultist Accused of Killing Men With Her Mind
Pioneering feminist and animal rights campaigner Anna Kingsford was one of the 19th century's most remarkable women. Then she was charged with using black magic to murder two vivisectionists.
Mobs In Malawi Have Killed Six People for Being 'Vampires'
Villagers have started to set up roadblocks to catch "vampires," as the black magic scare spreads.
The Film Shedding Light on the Modern-Day Witch Hunts in Zambia
Rungano Nyoni’s debut film, "I Am Not A Witch," was the talk of Cannes. She explains how she used satire to depict the struggles of a child accused of witchcraft.
Meet Lizzy Rose, Your Friendly Neighbourhood Exorcist Mum
Spending an afternoon in the low key world of suburban exorcisms.
I Asked a Muslim Sorcerer to Put a Spell on My Girlfriend
The Melbourne "mullah" needed a skull and some dirty clothes. Then we got to work.
The UN Will Hold Its First Meeting to Discuss Witchcraft-Related Violence
Every year, thousands of people are accused of witchcraft and face persecution, abuse, and even death. Now the United Nations is organizing to defend victims of witch hunts.