Describes typical fraudulent scenarios by unethical practitioners claiming to remove curses for cash.

Explores the concept of the Biblical curse carrying down a family line, with descriptions of various types of curses.

Definition, history and modern usage.

Give information on how to break hexes and curses.

Discusses the reality and effect of curses in a Biblical context.

Collection of traditional Irish curses.

Offers free random curses or individually tailored curses for a fee.

Two Germanic pre-Christian spells found in a monastery in the German city of Merseburg.

Two magic poems from pre-Christian Germany.

Charms against illnesses and evil spirits in English translation.

The story behind the weird word 'Hocus-pocus'.

Recorded in the Orkney and Shetland Islands during the nineteenth century.

Translated by Karen Louise Jolly in her 1996 book 'Popular Religion in Late Saxon England: Elf Charms in Context.'

Proposing a Greek origin of the charm word.

Brief explanation of the Cabbalistic inscription.

A 'witch bottle' dated to c.1830 is discovered buried in foundations in the Lincolnshire village of Navenby. (January 28, 2004)

David Lewin reports on the discovery of a phial of amber liquid in a wall in Bath. (March 13, 2004)

Results of a survey of Norfolk buildings (UK).

Ian Evans provides a quick guide to the ritual objects that can be found hidden within the structure of a house, and what to do if you find one. He also mentions ritual marks.

The Textile Conservation Centre at the University of Southampton explores the folk tradition of concealing objects in the fabric of buildings. Includes a database of garment finds.