In honour of Halloween aka Samhain, it’s only fitting to look at some of the most alluring representations of witches in history and art. It’s the time of the year when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest.

Witches have been known over the centuries as those who have the most power in making this connection with the spirit world.

Read on to explore history’s most mystical witches and artists’ varying depictions of these skilled and sometimes misunderstood beings.

Follow along the Astrology series, where I, Imogen Rolfe, embark on a journey of turning myself into each of the zodiac signs with full costume, hair and make-up made and designed in the studio.

Within Astrology, there lie thousands of years of history, science, myth and legend. Second in line – Aquarius the Water-bearer.

Follow along the Astrology series, where I, Imogen Rolfe, embark on a journey of turning myself into each of the zodiac signs with full costume, hair and make-up made and designed in the studio.

Within Astrology, there lie thousands of years of history, science, myth and legend. First up – Capricorn the Sea-Goat

Flowers tell a lot of stories – they both inspire and are inspired by mythology. Read about Pieris and the Muses.