The 5 scariest mythological witches from around the world. From the bloodthirsty Chedipe to the enigmatic Baba Yaga, explore how ancient witch legends reveal deep-seated fears and societal beliefs.

Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient T he Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations.

When it comes to Greek and Roman fiction, however, most magicians are women. Witches in ancient literature use smells even more aggressively than their real-life counterparts did.

Living on the North Shore in Boston in the fall brings the gorgeous turning of the leaves and pumpkin patches. It is also a time for people to head to ...

The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cleopatra, the #1 national bestseller, unpacks the mystery of the Salem Witch Trials.. Buy Now ...

Red lip coloring dates to 3500 B.C. when ancient Mesopotamia’s Queen Puabi (aka Shubad) used a concoction of white lead and crushed red rocks to stain her lips to symbolize her status in power.

An ancient book describing the trial of two of women accused of witchcraft - which provided a legal precedent at the infamous Salem Witch Trials in America - is set to go under the hammer.