Throughout history, witch hunts have been a dark chapter in human civilization. The witch hunts were a period of intense persecution and execution of individuals, primarily women, who were accused of practicing witchcraft. These trials and executions occurred mainly in Europe and North America between the 15th and 18th centuries. The origins of witch hunts can be traced back to the late medieval period when fears and suspicions about witches and their alleged powers began to spread. The Catholic Church played a significant role in the promotion of these beliefs, with influential figures like Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger publishing the infamous Malleus Maleficarum, a manual that provided guidance on how to identify, interrogate, and punish witches. During the early stages of the witch hunts, accusations were often leveled against women who were seen as outsiders or social outcasts.
I'll show you my winged liner trick below along with a little extra tip to help liner stay on the bottom inner rim (makeup artists call it the waterline).
By combining their passions for beauty and lifestyle, The Frias Sisters created a vibrant brand that celebrates their mutual love for their multicultural heritage, culture and music in living color. Since the focuses of this look are lashes, eyeliner, and lips, I went easy on the eyeshadow and swept some HAN Golden Glow eyeshadow onto my lower lids and blended it up really softly past my crease.
During the early stages of the witch hunts, accusations were often leveled against women who were seen as outsiders or social outcasts. Widows, beggars, midwives, and healers became easy targets for suspicion and persecution. The identification of witches was often based on vague and subjective criteria, such as rumors, gossip, and personal grudges.
Classic Valentine’s Look (with Easy Cat-eye!)
For me, Valentine’s Day means a few key things: an excess of pink and heart-shaped things, excellent candy selection (I’ll take 10 Reese’s hearts, thanks), and seasonally appropriate makeup looks! I love to go crazy with pink eyeshadows and eyeliners, but today I wanted to focus on a *classique* look with a retro twist: bold lip, clean eye, glowy complexion. This look is great for someone who doesn’t wear a lot of makeup but wants a little something special for a Valentine’s or Galentine’s date—and I’m going to show you how to do the easiest cat-eye liner ever! I started out with my current favorite foundation, Ere Perez Oat Milk Foundation (I’m wearing the Honey shade here). Before I switched to clean cosmetics, NARS Sheer Glow was my holy grail foundation—this one is such a good swap, I can hardly believe it! I love that the Ere Perez is a little more buildable, which is a great thing if you’re on a budget because you can use the same foundation for lighter and fuller coverage days.
I always use a Beauty Blender to apply my foundation and concealer, and there are definitely a few tricks to using one. First, make sure your blender has been prepped by running it under water until it’s doubled in size, then squeeze out all the water you can! A damp blender will “bounce” your foundation seamlessly across your skin. One that’s too dry will absorb all your product and leave harsh lines, and one that’s too wet will dilute your foundation. Second, always clean your blender after use—all you need is some gentle soap.
I’m using W3LL People Bio Correct concealer here to brighten my under eye area and prime my eyelids (prepping for shadow later). My biggest tip for under eye concealer is to blend out and down into the upper cheekbone area using the smaller end of your blender for a seamless, airbrushed look—you don’t need a lot of product!
Since the focuses of this look are lashes, eyeliner, and lips, I went easy on the eyeshadow and swept some HAN Golden Glow eyeshadow onto my lower lids and blended it up really softly past my crease.
The moment you’ve been waiting for, my FOOLPROOF cat-eye liquid liner application (here’s the liquid liner I use and love). Here are the steps, with the photos above as a little visual guide:
- Make a small dot where you want your cat eye to end on the sides of your eyes—this will help your wings to be an even length and the same angle.
- Draw a fine line down to connect the little dot you made with your lash line.
- Starting a little ways down on the line you just drew (leave some of the line exposed so your wing has a sharp point), draw a line diagonally across toward the inner corner of your eye.
- Shape up your cat eye by smoothing any hard angles where your line connects.
Tips: Steady your arm on a stable surface, and taper your liner so that it’s thickest toward the wing side and thinner toward your inner corner. This will give you a really clean look and will help that cat-eye shape emerge even more.
Next, I applied some bronzer (using my favorite HAN bronzer in Malibu that is very budget-friendly) to my cheekbones, forehead, either side of the bridge of my nose, and my lower jawline. Bronzer is definitely not just for the summer; it’s a great way to add some dimension to your face and gives a healthy glow! I’m a big fan of using it all year round.
For the red lips, I first primed them using BITE Beauty’s Line and Define Primer—it’s so easy to use and always helps pigmented glosses and lipsticks alike stay put. Using a red lip gloss, I drew an X on my cupid’s bow to start to make sure the application was even.
My faaavorite part of the look—LASHES! If you’re wondering how to put on lashes, I made a video tutorial for IGTV that you can see here. It’s very step-by-step and I give you all my best tips for a beautiful, long-lasting lash application. I used Koko Lashes’ Queen B style for this look.
After lashes, I added some Pink House Glow Stick in Champagne to my upper cheekbones, bridge of my nose, temples and cupid’s bow, and some of my favorite blush from HAN. The finished look is rosy and fresh and isn’t too much for a day at work, yet it’s perfect for a night on the town—you can wear it anywhere! If you’re trying a new makeup skill for something really special or an important event, I always recommend practicing once or twice to build some confidence, see if you need to make any adjustments, and so you know how much time it will take to execute. 🙂
Let me know in the comments if there are any makeup skills or looks you want to learn! xo, Keely
Let me know in the comments if there are any makeup skills or looks you want to learn! xo, Keely
Accusations were enough to warrant an arrest, and a confession was often extracted under torture. The witch trials were conducted in a highly unjust manner, with little regard for due process or evidence. The accused were subjected to harsh interrogations, sometimes involving physical torture, to extract a confession. These confessions were often coerced and based on false accusations made during the interrogations. The trials themselves were deeply biased, with witch-finders and judges strongly promoting the idea of witchcraft and actively seeking to confirm their beliefs rather than exploring the truth. The punishments for witchcraft varied across regions, but most commonly, those accused of witchcraft were executed by hanging or burning at the stake. These executions were often public spectacles, designed to intimidate the population and further reinforce the power of the Church and the ruling authorities. The witch hunts gradually declined during the late 17th and 18th centuries as skepticism and rational thinking started to take hold. Enlightenment philosophers and thinkers began to question the legitimacy of the witch trials, and new ideas about the role of science and reason in understanding the world emerged. The botched, unjust nature of the witch hunts is now widely recognized, and they serve as a dark reminder of the dangers of mass hysteria, scapegoating, and the abuse of power. The historical accounts of witch hunts highlight the devastating consequences that can arise when fear, superstition, and ignorance prevail over reason, fairness, and justice. It is an important lesson for future generations to ensure that similar atrocities are not repeated..
Reviews for "Witch Hunts and Inquisition: A Comparative Analysis"
- John - 2/5 stars - While I appreciate the effort put into documenting the history of witch hunts, I found this book to be incredibly dry and dense. The author goes into excruciating detail about every single aspect, leaving little room for a compelling narrative. It felt more like a textbook than an engaging read. Additionally, I felt that the author's bias towards debunking witchcraft beliefs was too apparent and it hindered my enjoyment of the book.
- Sarah - 3/5 stars - As someone who already had some knowledge of witch hunts, I found this book to be repetitive and lacking in new insights. The author merely regurgitates well-known information without adding anything substantial to the conversation. The structure of the book was also confusing, jumping back and forth between different time periods and locations without a clear timeline. Overall, I was disappointed and would not recommend this book to anyone already familiar with the subject.
- Mark - 1/5 stars - This book was an absolute chore to get through. Not only was the writing style incredibly dry and inaccessible, but the author also seemed to have an agenda to push. Instead of providing an impartial historical account, the author repeatedly emphasized the superstitions and ignorance of the people involved in the witch hunts. I found this approach to be condescending and unhelpful in understanding the broader social and cultural context of the time. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a balanced and informative read on the topic.