Calling all witches and warlocks … or library enthusiasts. Chicago’s Newberry Library is crowdsourcing translations for three 17th-century manuscripts of spells, charms and magic. Handwritten in ...

Cauldrons filled with mysterious potions, disappearing animals, and crotchety old women sporting comically sharp, black hats — that's how witchcraft is usually represented, commercially at least.

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When you think of a witch, what do you picture? Maybe you imagine cool teenage girls like in Sabrina or The Craft or a sisterhood like in Practical Magic. Or do you see bubbling cauldrons and toads ...

As the resident witch in many of my friends and family’s lives, I can confidently tell you that we love a good witchy book. Anything that teaches us more about witchcraft, helps us expand a skillset, ...

Do you love libraries? Have a penchant for casting spells? Particularly well versed in 17th century archaic Latin and English? Well the Chicago Newberry Library might have the perfect job for you!

The 'Malleus Maleficarum,' a medieval handbook, was used to try and execute supposed witches. Its influence lasted for centuries – including at the Salem Witch Trials. Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe ...

The mixed bag of books labeled mind-body-spirit is filled with an array of categories and subjects—including self-help titles on topics such as alternative health, positive psychology, mindfulness and ...

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