In the present day, witches are viewed as monsterous stereotypes armed with broomsticks, cauldrons, and pointy hats. However, the figure of the witch as we now know it did not emerge from nowhere - instead, it was forged over time, mirroring various theological and socio-political ideals in the process. So, in the spirit of the dark half of the year, join outreach assistant and occult history researcher Molly Hughes, as she picks out several objects related to magic and witchcraft from the GMRC's expansive collection, examining the accuracy of this modern stereotype and how it came to be. Content warning for violence against women. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre FREE but limited to 15 spaces. Please email museumbookings@glasgowlife.org.uk or phone 0141 276 9300 to book your place. Image: Witches brewing a spell in a cauldron', woodcut, c. 1508, from De Lamiis et Pythonicis Mulieribur by Ulrich Molitor.

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