It's an old story: A woman is accused of witchcraft by someone close to her—a neighbor, a relative, a rival. Often the original accuser resents or envies the woman or has a property dispute with her.

Rebecca Fowler was an indentured servant in Annapolis in the late 1600s, working the land for years until she and her husband were finally lucky enough to own a plot of land. However, her luck ran out ...

How would you describe a witch? Black pointy hats probably spring to mind, as well as a range of distinguishing ugly features like crooked noses, stringy hair, and weathered faces—warts and all. The ...