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Mother Shipton’s real name was Ursula Southeil, though different sources also spell her name Southill, Sontheil and (reflecting her reputation as a prophetess) Soothtell. It’s generally agreed that ...
The dashing young officer slid easily into American high society. With his easy-going charm, striking good looks and stories of wartime derring do, the former fighter pilot was a big hit around town, ...
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In 1944, Scottish medium Helen Duncan was tried under the Witchcraft Act 1735 — but what she faced was far from a ...
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