6. Men’s clothing was always practical and functional. Yes, Medieval people of various classes were interested in fashion, and sometimes fashion — particularly men’s fashion — got pretty ...

Depictions of witches in medieval publications helped to cement a broomstick-witch connection in the public imagination. Photograph by Bridgeman Images The witch-cauldron connection might have ...

The gendered stereotype of the witch that we see in Halloween costumes can be traced back as far as the 11th century, explains Jennifer Farrell Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent ...

In the new medieval horror film 'Witch', a man must try to save his wife's life after she's accused of witchcraft. Watch the trailer now.

The clothing of the figures in Le Franc’s text depicts them as coming from non-elite ranks of medieval society. So do the implements on which they fly. Staffs and brooms were tools for ordinary ...

The broomsticks and pointy hats associated with Halloween witches have their roots in the traditional costume of medieval beer producers, according to a Waterloo historian.

A discovery of etched symbols and writing at a British Manor House has experts examining their possible meaning. The etchings found in the centuries-old Gainsborough Old Hall are likelier to be ...