Witchcraft is as ancient as mankind. It is the manipulation of naturally occurring forces by the mind and will of a trained (and hopefully ethical) practitioner.
Anyone can study witchcraft, however those who usually do are mostly pagans- wiccans and such. However, witchcraft itself is not bound by one religion so anyone who feels curious may look into it.
Yes they did. They so believed in witchcraft that they persecuted and killed anyone they felt was practicing witchcraft. See the link below.
A Witch is someone who practices Witchcraft. There are so many variations of Witchcraft. Someone who have learn and practice Witchcraft is a Witch. Anyone can learn and become a Witch.
They might attend muggle schools (Harry, Hermione), or can be homeschooled (Ron).
I think its very unlikly that witchcraft is possible, but you never know maybe it can be done in aliens
ask them
anyone who was accused even if they confessed were hung
White Zombie deals with witchcraft, but it's voodoo witchcraft. It's an old black and white movie.
None. Burning was not the punishment for witchcraft in colonial New England. Anyone convicted of witchcraft was hanged.
i really dont know
The word "witchcraft" was introduced by the Vatican around 1600's to label any religious or ritual practice that does not match with Christianity. This word was originally meant to give an evil steriotype. Most of the witches who practices witchcraft does not hurt anyone. Witchcraft is an innocent art and craft.
No, there is no such thing as a school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There is only and online school called Grey School of Wizardry which anyone can go onto and do courses and what not. Sorry to burst your bubble.