{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/678aae26c7bd4ccb2693a9b3/6a799268c399196b51280bc2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are We Witches...In Fashion?","description":"<p>This week, Sarah and Lisa ask: who dressed the witch?</p><p><br></p><p>From the pointy hat and black cloak to broomsticks, ceremonial robes and goth fashion, they trace how centuries of art, persecution, occultism, storytelling and pop culture created the witch aesthetic we instantly recognise today, even though the people historically accused of witchcraft looked nothing like it.</p><p><br></p><p>Then, they ask why witchcraft is so fashionable right now, and whether it ever really went out of fashion. From cunning folk and Victorian spiritualism to WitchTok and Etsy spells, they explore why uncertainty, social upheaval and the desire for a little control keep drawing us back to magic.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, in How’s Tricks?, Lisa makes a humbling admission...</p><p><br></p><p>Sources for Who? What? Witch? Where?</p><p><br></p><p>BBC Article - <a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20251119-the-5000-year-old-origins-of-the-witchs-hat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bronze Age to Elphaba: The centuries-old origins of the witch's hat</a></p><p><br></p><p>Library of Congress: Martin Le Franc, *Le Champion des Dames</p><p><br></p><p>—</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on instagram at <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/arewewitches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">arewewitches</a> and write to us at <a href=\"mailto:arewewitches@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">arewewitches@gmail.com</a> - we love hearing from you!</p><p><br></p><p>We are new to this community and these practices. All advice, tips and feedback will be gratefully received. After all, it takes a village to raise a witch.</p><p><br></p><p>Blessings to all those that rate &amp; review (5 stars only, please!)</p>","author_name":"Sarah Drummond & Lisa Marmur"}