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On a midsummer day in 1438, a young man from the north shore of Lake Geneva presented himself to the local church inquisitor. He had a confession to make. Five years earlier, his father had forced him ...

The image of a witch brewing her cauldron reigns in Halloween celebrations today. But, what actually went into witches cauldrons? Courtesy of Flickr user Brandi Korte. “Double, double toil and trouble ...

For Halloween 2025, the medieval town of Provins is offering a number of events for children and families. On the program: treasure hunts, free entertainment and cooking workshops for a chilling ...

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