Dressing up as a witch for Halloween can be fun these days, but in the past, being accused of being one could lead directly to the gallows or the stake. The courts have seen thousands of witchcraft trials in Europe over the centuries, and harsh laws were passed to suppress its practice. The beginning of … Read more
There have been witch hunts since the Middle Ages. But the most famous witch hunt in the world is undoubtedly that of Salem. Indeed, the name of this city resonates in the idea that we have of witches, as the city of witchcraft. However, the story of the witchcraft trials held near Salem is a … Read more
The small town of Salem was the scene of the witch trials in the 17th century. Tituba, a slave woman, is at the origin of this famous trial. Explanations. Who was Tituba? Even today, the origins of Tituba remain uncertain. And, she was often mistaken for an African slave. According to several specialists, she was … Read more
Presidential Election 2022case The MEP and leading member of the National Rally announced on Wednesday evening his support for the far-right polemicist, criticizing Marine Le Pen’s “turnarounds and setbacks” and his “refusal of any form of internal debate” in the party. He ended up taking the leap. “I have decided to fully commit myself alongside … Read more
The Jesuit Father Rigobert Kyungu introduces us to meditation with the readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter. Brothers and sisters, today we celebrate the fifth Sunday of Easter. The first reading is taken from the book of Acts of the Apostles 14, 21b-27. The second reading comes from the Apocalypse of Saint John 21, … Read more