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That's what this website is here to find out. Witchology.com is the website of WICA - the Witchcraft Information Centre and Archive - founded in 1999 by Dr Leo Ruickbie as a research and education provider specialising in the areas of Witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, Magic (Magick) and the Occult. We have been online continuously since 2000.

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Witchcraft out of the Shadows: A Complete History"Witchcraft out of the Shadows: A Complete History is an engaging book which deserves to be the benchmark for all future analyses of the Craft."

Open Source WiccaFaustus: The Life and Times of a Renaissance Legend


Histories of the Barbarians: Vandals, Goths and FranksBeowulf in Anglo-Saxon and English Translation


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Witchcraft Out of the Shadows A Complete History

History of Witchcraft Rewritten

If you knew that there was one book that would change the history of witchcraft would you want to read it? Rated Five Stars on Amazon. Recommended by author Alan Richardson and Marty Dodge of Blogcritics.com.

Faustus - The Life and Times of a Renaissance Magician

Did Doctor Faustus Sell his Soul?

Everyone believes Faustus invoked the Devil and sold his soul, but did he? Find out why the legend was the witchcraft trial of a dead man in this rich and vivid story of magic and magicians in the Renaissance. Highly recommended.

Open Source Wicca

Open Source Wicca

Released under a Creative Commons licence, Open Source Wicca is a revolutionary approach to one of the fastest growing religions today. Based on the Open Source software movement, Open Source Wicca aims to make the 'source code' of Wicca accessible to everyone to further research, development and understanding.

Witchcraft Events this Month on Witchology.com


Imbolc SabbatImbolc (Candlemas) Sabbat

Find out about Imbolc - also called Candlemas - this month's seasonal witchcraft Sabbat celebrated by modern Wiccans and pagans.

St Valentines DaySt Valentine's Day

February is the month of love magic and ancient Pagan sex rituals, so why is it named after a Christian saint? Find out more about St Valentine's Day and its origins in the Pagan fertility rituals of Ancient Rome.

Witchcraft EventsOther Witchcraft Events for February

From the anniversary of the Salem Witchcraft Trials to the Ancient Roman Orgiastic festival of Juno Februa and the Fornacalia, we cover this month's pagan events. Find out what's on around the world.

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Magic in WitchcraftMagic in Witchcraft

Magic, the word itself conjures up the strangest ideas, but what does it mean to those who use it? What do they use it for? What effect does that use have on them? I asked the Witches themselves. Do you want to know what they said?

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Witchcraft CoursesStudy Witchcraft

Want to learn more about Witchcraft and Wicca? WICA will teach you about Witchcraft from ancient times to the modern day, including the history and development of Wicca. Learn Witchcraft from the experts with our online study programme.

Witchcraft NewsNews on Witchcraft

What are the top stories and issues affecting witchcraft today. WICA will inform you about Witchcraft, Wicca, Magic (Magick) and the Occult with our free newsletter and free international news service online.

Witchcraft ResearchWitchcraft Research

WICA will reveal Witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, Magic (Magick) and the Occult for you with expert research services. We undertake both in-house research as well as commissions. We also provide the opportunity for you to submit your own research or join a research project.

Witchcraft ArchiveWitchcraft Archive

This is our archived collection of documents relating to the history and practice of witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, magic (magick) and the occult.

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