The Witch Trials in Abiquiu, NM

Online NM, United States

A little-studied witchcraft trial took place at Abiquiu, New Mexico, between 1756 and 1766.  The witchcraft outbreak took place less than a century after the Pueblo Revolt and symbolized a resistance by the Genízaros (hispanicized Indians) of Abiquiu to forced Christianization. The response of the Church and the Spanish government stand in sharp contrast to […]

Ardantane Circle Meeting December 8

Online NM, United States

Our Board meetings are all held on Zoom. Please contact info@ardantane.org for an invitation via email. The members of the Ardantane Circle (the Board, staff, faculty, students, and anyone else interested in steering Ardantane’s ship) meet every two months to make decisions about the curriculum and the campus. Come join us to help plan Ardantane’s […]

History of Witchcraft

Online NM, United States

Is the modern religion of Wicca related to ancient magickal practices? How? Were the women and men executed for Witchcraft during the burning times really practicing witchcraft? Why were they accused?  Do we know what they actually did? Answers to these questions and more in this Ardantane class. History is far from the dull recitation […]