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Reconsidering Witchcraft This Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2021 by burnslibrary

The leaves are changing, the air finally has that crisp New England bite, and Halloween is finally upon us here at Boston College. Even just being in Burns Library makes me feel like I am at Hogwarts with our Gothic … Continue reading →

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Discovery of Witches: Materials on Witchcraft at the Burns Library

Posted on October 27, 2014 by burnslibrary

In pre-1750 Europe, witch hunts were formal, structured legal ordeals. Countless women were put on trial and burned for supposed witchcraft, leading one to wonder what would cause such a phenomenon to occur. Evidence what may have sparked these witch hunts can be traced through careful examination of some books in the Burns Library’s collections. Continue reading →

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Reading Room Log: Belloc’s Cautionary Tales for Children

Posted on October 25, 2010 by burnslibrary

In keeping with the spirit of our hands-on Edward Gorey-Graham Greene Exhibit and to continue our spooky Halloween theme, I’d like to introduce you to this book: Cautionary Tales for Children:  Designed for the Admonition of Children between the Ages … Continue reading →

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