Ever wonder why witches have pointy hats and black cats seem to get the worst luck?

What better way to kick off a brand new season and a whole new podcast (title) than with a month-long "Monster Mash"?  Tune in every week during October to hear all the fascinating facts and histories of some of Halloween's most popular monsters and magical mayhem-makers!

This week's episode talks about some of the ancient histories of witches and how gender disparities in some of humanity's most popular industries led to today's depiction of witches, witchcraft, and those adorable little kitties.

Check out the links below to read the articles referenced in the episode, and be sure to follow me on Instagram for more updates, contests, and to DM me if you have any questions!

https://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/witch-outfit-history-theories

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/women-used-dominate-beer-industry-until-witch-accusations-started-pouring-180977171/

https://beerandbrewing.com/how-women-brewsters-saved-the-world/

https://www.hartz.com/how-black-cats-came-to-halloween/

https://www.amazon.com/Anthropology-Religion-Magic-Witchcraft/dp/1138692522