They spark both fear and fascination. Now, an ancient piece of writing, known as the 1676 devil letter written by a possessed nun, has been translated to shed light on a chilling chapter of history.

having spent the night writing letters. Maria, who had been at the convent since she was 15, is believed to have been screaming and fainting while writing the notes, which she said the devil ...

Joe Barmess, Pataskala This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: The “devil” may lurk in Ohio public schools and satanist aren't to blame| Letter ...