It’s one of the easiest Halloween costumes. But before the costume made its way into the party shop, the history of witches goes back a very long time. From the witch trials across the world, to witchhunts that are still occurring today, over 60,000 people have been executed for being a witch. Their evidence, you ask? Well, it got quite creative. Make your own mind up, as today, we learn about witches!

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