In 1612, fear and suspicion gripped Lancashire as twelve villagers faced trial for witchcraft at Lancaster Assizes. From cunning women like Demdike and Chattox to child witness Jennet Device, the Pendle witch trials revealed a world torn by poverty, religious paranoia, and deadly accusations that echo through history.
Wands of Power: The True Origins of the Magic Wand The Ancient Legacy of a Timeless Tool Few symbols of magic are as instantly recognisable as the wand. Whether waved by a fairy godmother, brandished by a wizard, or conjuring the unimaginable in films and folklore, the magic wand has become a universal icon of…
Beneath Britain’s tranquil village ponds lurks a grim past. From ducking stools to chilling swimming tests, suspected witches faced trial by water in a desperate quest for “truth.” Discover true tales, dark legends, and the enduring legacy of witch hunts that still haunts our cultural imagination today.
