The Witch Trials in Abiquiu, NM

The Witch Trials in Abiquiu, NM

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...
Thirteen Witch Trials

Thirteen Witch Trials

September 30, 2024 Rowan has been doing some research for next spring’s class, The History of Witchcraft and has come across a very interesting book, Witchcraft: A  History in Thirteen Trials, by Marion Gibson, Rose Akroyd et al. From the Amazon review:...
History of Ardantane

History of Ardantane

Ever wonder where the idea for Ardantane was born? Or how it ended up tucked in the majestic landscape of the Jemez Mountains? How did the campus get developed? How did the schools get selected? What’s next for Ardantane? And most importantly, what condiments...
Was Shirley Jackson a Witch?

Was Shirley Jackson a Witch?

it is practically impossible to get through high school English class without reading Shirley Jackson’s chilling classic, The Lottery. She’s also the author of some of the scariest novels every committed to paper, including The Haunting of Hill House, We Have Always...
Was Shirley Jackson a Witch?

Was Shirley Jackson a Witch? #2

it is practically impossible to get through high school English class without reading Shirley Jackson’s chilling classic, The Lottery. She’s also the author of some of the scariest novels every committed to paper, including The Haunting of Hill House, We Have Always...