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Oct 2020
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The 90s Witch Craze | 35

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On this episode of History of the 90s we are looking back at the decade’s obsession with witches.  From The Craft to Charmed, witches were everywhere in popular culture with a slew of movies and tv shows that showcased wiccan rituals and magic.  The witch craze in the 90s was nothing new. Studies show that with every wave of feminism, there is a renewed inte ... Show More
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