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Witch whistle made from a rat’s paw

17 January 2022 by Chelsea Nichols

A witch whistle made from carved bone and a rat’s paw in 19th century Belgium.

Categories: Curiosities, Museums • Tags: instrument, museum, rat, witch

Witch cakes and UTIs

3 January 2022 by Chelsea Nichols

What is the magical connection between Witch Cakes and urinary tract infections?

Categories: Curiosities • Tags: folklore, magic, pitt rivers, witch

Witch in a bottle

26 January 2020 by Chelsea Nichols

Would you dare open this glass bottle, said to contain the spirit of a witch?

Categories: Curiosities, history, Museums • Tags: curiosities, magic, mystery, witch

Picture of a small mole paw with a metal flower mount, with museum tags.

Magical moles’ feet

7 June 2019 by Chelsea Nichols

Explains the magical uses of moles feet amulets found in UK museums

Categories: Curiosities, history, Museums • Tags: amulet, animal, jewelry, magic, moles, museum, witch

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