Protectorate, in politics, a form of guardianship, the relationship between a strong power (the protector) and a weaker one, which either simply enjoys the benefit of help when needed, or is obliged to accept, which historically often amounted to de facto colonization
Ingress protection rating (IP), protection ranking of electronic equipment against objects or liquid
Power system protection, in power engineering, the protection of electric systems against faults
Apotropaios - Brian Hoggard describes and explains the history of house protection magic in Britain. Photographs of artefacts are presented and explanations for their use discussed.
Meta Description: [ Apotropaios - The Archaeology and History of Folk Magic in Britain and elsewhere. Dried cats, witch-bottles, ritual marks and concealed shoes. ]
BBC: Artefact Recalls Witches' Shadow - A witch bottle dated to c.1830 is discovered buried in foundations in the Lincolnshire village of Navenby.
Meta Description: [ A "witch bottle" sheds new light on how long our ancestors lived in fear of black magic. ]
Current Archaeology: How to Kill a Witch - An illustrated article on witch bottles and their use, in particular one found buried in a ruined house at Reigate, just south of London.
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Deliberately Concealed Garments Project - The Textile Conservation Centre at the University of Southampton explores the folk tradition of concealing objects in the fabric of buildings. Includes a database of garment finds.
Meta Description: [ Garments found hidden in the fabric of buildings. Rare examples of costume and dress. Database of garment finds. Folk tradition of concealing objects in buildings. Text only version available ]
History.UK.com: Concealed Ritual Objects and Protection from Witches - Ian Evans provides a quick guide to the ritual objects that can be found hidden within the structure of a house, and what to do if you find one. He also mentions ritual marks.
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This is Bath: Mysterious Amber Liquid is Pure Nectar for Historians - David Lewin reports on the discovery of a phial of amber liquid in a wall in Bath.
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This is Bath: Mysterious Amber Liquid is Pure Nectar for Historians - David Lewin reports on the discovery of a phial of amber liquid in a wall in Bath.
Meta Description: [ Find the latest news, sport and whats on information in and around Bath and search for jobs, homes and cars, in association with the Bath Chronicle ]