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Black hats, cauldrons and broomsticks: the historic origins of witch iconography

Shutterstock Mari Ellis Dunning, Aberystwyth University Whether they’re knocking at your door trick or treating, or hung as…

byMari Ellis Dunning

October 22, 2025