Witchcraft

The North Berwick Witch Trials of 1590

On: December 8, 2022

In: Mythology & Folklore, Religion & Spirituality

The concept of witch trials originated during the middle ages. According to the definition at the time, a witch was someone (male or female) who was known to practice witchcraft by using magic spells in order to alter something or someone against their will. Most witches were thought to beRead More →

The Entrepreneurial Pursuit of The Witch-finder General Matthew Hopkins

By: Chris

On: January 22, 2020

In: Religion & Spirituality

Matthew Hopkins began his career as the Witch-finder General in 1644 when he moved to Manningtree, Essex. Hopkins was adamant that a group of witches were practicing the dark arts near his home. He also claimed that he had overheard a group of women discussing their meetings with the Devil.Read More →