Articles related to "Witch Burning"
Edinburg Castle in Scotland
Edinburg Castle is a must-see for the history buff, with great highland views and a deep wealth of Scottish history.
• edinburg
• scotland
• castle
• witches
• witch burning
Funkensonntag (Spark Sunday) in Liechtenstein
On Funkensonntag – Spark Sunday, the people of Liechtenstein chase away the winter blahs with the burning of a wooden tower.
• funkensonntag
• "spark sunday"
• liechtenstein
• witch
• "witch-burning"
Torture and the Witchcraze of Early Modern Europe
This is a short (really short) background history of the witch trials of Europe. This will continue in a rather long series of articles, detailing one of the more dreadful periods in the history of the church.Citations are available upon request.
• witch
• burning times
• inquisition
• witch trials
• heresy
Witch-Hunts: A Thing of the Past?
We might rarely think of witches, magic and sorcery outside of Halloween, but they are part of a harsh and brutal reality in other parts of the world.
• witch-hunt
• africa
• south-african witches
• male witches
• witch burning
The History of Halloween
Every year on October 31st, we dress up in costumes and head out for trick-or-treating. This is the modern tradition of Halloween. But where did this tradition originate (come from)? Is it a time to worship the devil or demons? Is it just an ancient pagan ritual? Let’s find out.
• halloween
• halloween traditions
• history for children
• history of halloween
• all hallows day
Witchcraft Discrimination and Violence
How far have we come in practicing tolerance towards things we don't like or understand?
• witchcraft abuse
• fearful of witchcraft blames misfortune
• witch trial torturous confession
• south africa witches burned lynch mobs
• refugee villages south africa 20th century