Curious Kids: are witches and wizards real?
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They might not really fly on broomsticks or cast spells, but the witches and wizards of books and films are based on real people.
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wizards – information, recherche et analyse – La Conversation
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University of Newcastle on The Conversation
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Medieval women – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation
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The Wicca and Witchcraft Book List
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The Rise of Witchcraft & Popular Culture: Is There a Connection? - Focus on the Family
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Describe the Witch Worksheet (teacher made) - Twinkl
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Medieval women – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation
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witchcraft - Kids, Britannica Kids
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The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft, Book by Fire Lyte, Official Publisher Page
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Cyberwitches: From Zoom rituals to casting spells with emojis
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Arts – Articles, Analysis, Comment – The Conversation – page 55
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Ancient Greece – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation
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Ancient Greece – information, recherche et analyse – The