St. John’s Wort

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an herb that has been used traditionally for its potential medicinal benefits, particularly in addressing mood-related issues. It increases the activity of brain chemicals such as…

Caliban and the Witch

Caliban and the Witch is a history of the body in the transition to capitalism. Moving from the peasant revolts of the late Middle Ages to the witch-hunts and the rise of mechanical…

Newcastle, 1655

Women being hanged for witchcraft, Newcastle, 1655. “A.) Hangman B.) Bellman C.) Two sergeants D.) Witch-finder taking his money for his work.”