Magic, Religion, and Science Since 1400

After reading my Q&A with Thomas Robisheaux, Professor of History at Duke University, Devourer of Books asked if he could make a reading list available for his favorite course to teach, MAGIC, RELIGION AND SCIENCE SINCE 1400.  Tom sent me the syllabus for Spring 2009 and I thought that I would share it with all of [...]

#153 ~ The Last Witch of Langenburg

The Last Witch of Langenburg: Murder in a German Village by Thomas Robisheaux I don’t typically read a great deal of non-fiction.  I most often read for pleasure and my choice is almost always fiction.  I was excited, however, to receive an offer from W. W. Norton to read this book.  I’ve been interested in [...]

A Visit with Thomas Robisheaux

My second installment in all things witches this week is a question and answer session Thomas Robisheaux, Professor of History from Duke University.  While the Blue Devils couldn’t count on their basketball team to lead them to glory during March Madness this year, they have much to be excited about in Professor Robisheaux.  He wrote The [...]

Mailbox Monday ~ 2.23.09

Can you believe I’m organized enough to participate four weeks in a row?  I’m quite pleased with myself.  My goal for this week is to visit every Mailbox Monday post.  I’m on a roll! I got three books again this week and they make for quite an eclectic little collection: Just Like Family: Inside the [...]