Siquijor, in the Philippines, is trying to capitalize on a centuries-old association with the occult.
Tag: Witchcraft
The Problem of Sorcery in Papua New Guinea
Tragedies in Papua New Guinea are often followed by accusations of sorcery and unspeakable acts of violence. That cycle has become more brutal in recent years.
‘Witches’ Marks’? Curses? Medieval Etchings Uncovered at Manor House
A discovery of etched symbols and writing at a British Manor House has experts examining their possible meaning.
Birubala Rabha, Who Battled Witch Hunting in India, Dies at 75
She traveled from village to village in a crusade to stop a practice in which women have been accused of being witches and harshly punished, or even killed, for it.
A U.K. University Will Confer a New Title: A Master’s Degree in the Occult
The postgraduate degree, to be offered at the University of Exeter starting next year, will focus on the history of magic, folklore and rituals.
India Struggles to Eradicate an Old Scourge: Witch Hunting
Once driven largely by superstition, the brutal practice is now often simply a tool to oppress women, in many cases violently.
Scotland Apologizes for History of Witchcraft Persecution
Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister of Scotland, apologized on behalf of the government for the killing and vilification of thousands of people accused of witchcraft between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Women in Gambia Describe Torture After Ex-President Called Them Witches
Gambia’s former president ordered people he accused of “witchcraft” to be kidnapped and tortured. The victims now plan to tell a truth commission what happened.