- Supernatural Safeguarding: hidden objects in the post-medieval home – the superstitious reasons for concealing clothes, shoes and even dead animals in various parts of the house. From my historic costuming circles I’ve also found a whole blog dedicated to deliberately concealed garments. Such finds are a great source of extant clothing, but I could do without the desiccated cats.
- What it says on the tin: Role of Hallucinogenic Plants in European Witchcraft. Don’t try these at home!
- Call for papers: Histories of Magic and Sexuality – another Twitter find, for academic sorts. 1000-1500 word essays on this subject “[relating] to any geographical area and must have a strong historical focus. Essays exploring the premodern and early modern periods and regions outside of Europe and the US are encouraged.” Closing 5/15.