Halloween Reading: Magical Histories
From vampires and witches to curses and spells, get in the spirit this Halloween with a selection of Yale History titles dedicated to magic…
The Witch
The Witch by Ronald Hutton – 50 Years in 50 Books
The Witch was first published in 2017 and delves deeply into the context, beliefs, and origins of witchcraft in Europe’s history. In his book,…
Queens of the Wild by Ronald Hutton: An extract
Ronald Hutton, author of Pagan Britain and The Witch, returns with Queens of the Wild, a history of the goddess-like figures who evade both…
Staff Pick: Myths and Legends
This month, our staff voted for their favourite book on the theme of ‘Myths and Legends‘. Find out which books they recommend and why….