An exhibition at NYU’s Institute for the Study of the Ancient World reveals the way magic was intertwined with life in ways ...

It’s true that ‘modern witchcraft’ originated in the past century, but witchcraft and magic have been around for a lot longer. If you define magic as willpower + energy raising to accomplish one’s ...

Long before modern conversations about intuition, divine feminine energy, and spiritual awakening became mainstream, there was Hecate. Feared by some, revered by others, and misunderstood by many, ...

Overview: I opened this book knowing only as much about ancient Egypt as I recall from sixth grade, when building pyramids out of sugar cubes was in vogue. In short, I’m far from an expert in this ...

An ancient Egyptian papyrus with an image showing two bird-like creatures, possibly with a penis connecting them, has been deciphered, revealing a magic spell of love. "The most striking feature of ...