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Week four – Witches in popular culture
In the fourth and final week of our short course on the history of witchcraft, Professor Marion Gibson explores the enduring legacy of the witch in popular culture – from books to films – and takes a brief look at witch hunts of the 21st century
Published: August 20, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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In the fourth and final week of our short course on the history of witchcraft, Professor Marion Gibson explores the enduring legacy of the witch in popular culture – from books to films – and takes a brief look at witch hunts of the 21st century
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Wicca and modern witchcraft: a history
Wicca is a specific religious belief system that firmly has its roots in 1940s England. Claire Slack reveals how a new magical movement flourished in the 20th century
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Professor Marion Gibson recommends five books about the history of witchcraft
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The real magic of Harry Potter: 15 details the wizarding world borrows from history
To mark the 20-year anniversary of the release of the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Dr Hetta Howes investigates the real history that inspired JK Rowling’s magical world…
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Witches, werewolves and vampires: the Nazi's quest for the supernatural
The ideology of the Nazis drew on theories of racial superiority – but also found inspiration in Nordic mythology, paganism and occult beliefs. Eric Kurlander introduces the menagerie of witches, were- wolves and vampires that populated the ideas and language of Hitler, Himmler and Goebbels
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In Haiti and the Dominican Republic, some people still claim they have the ability to practise magic and command zonbi spirits. Professor Lauren Derby explores the history behind this unique form of Caribbean sorcery
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Discover more about witchcraft in history with our essential guide to the topic
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