Superstitious beachcombers who spot glass glinting along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico ought to exercise caution – "witch bottles" intended to entomb malevolent spirits are popping up along the ...

(NEXSTAR) — Have you ever been strolling along a Texas beach — or a beach anywhere — and stumbled upon a bottle? Of course, you’ve probably encountered empty ones. But have you ever found one with an ...

Witch bottles have washed up on Texas' gulf shore. Some cultures believe the bottles can thwart evil spells and torment witches. Jace Tunnell / Courtesy Centuries ago, people believed evil spells ...

Messages in bottles are usually welcome finds on the beach, but a variation steeped in superstition and witchcraft is being found along the Gulf Coast along Texas. The “witch bottles” — created to ...

Jace Tunnell, Director of Community Engagement at Harte Research Institute Witch bottles washing up in the Coastal Bend Most recent was found on Nov. 15 People can find all kinds of random items ...

This is a creepy-cool story about a mysterious little bottle, a giant albino catfish and a west bank bartender who's come to expect the unexpected. Shane Mears’ coronavirus mask has mud on it. So does ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Witch bottles are being found on Texas beaches by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, but not necessarily opened. Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies photo ...