Philippa Carter News Today

Researchers found 1,714 witchcraft accusations between 1597 and 1634, and the majority of suspects were woman.

While both men and women have historically been accused of the malicious use of magic, only around 10% to 30% of suspected witches 400 or 500 years ago were men.

Women’s working conditions increased the odds of them being suspected as witches, according to a new analysis of an English astrologer’s case files from the early 17th century.

"It is reassuring when there are so many negative things happening in our world to see youngsters who want to do something about it.”