A teacher focusing on the New England witchcraft trials reveals how dogs were accused of working with the devil in the 17th ...

In the 21st century, you’re far more likely to encounter a TV witch who’s smart and stylish, and whose beauty is part of her ...

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Linda Reiter stars as the title character in Shattered Globe Theatre’s production of “Becky Nurse of Salem,” as a tour guide ...

This Halloween, celebrate the benevolent magic-using women in pop culture with 10 of our favorite movie and TV witches.

In her Newberry Library course, Kay Daly examines the depiction of witches onstage, from the 17th century to the present.

Shattered Globe Theatre’s “Becky Nurse of Salem” runs through November 16 at Theater Wit, 1229 West Belmont. Tickets are ...

Salem, MA is spooky any time of the year. But you'll get more out of the best themed tours in Salem during the Halloween ...

The first Chicago production by Shattered Globe Theatre stars Linda Reiter as the descendent of a woman executed during the ...

All around, Salem’s witch trials seem to have been bad for dogs. Although there is no official legal evidence that dogs were killed for being witches, it’s clear that there were strong associations ...

(The Conversation) — Dogs appeared several times during testimonies typically because an accused witch was believed to have had a dog who would do her bidding, or because the devil appeared in ...