Darius Staliunas, deputy director at the Lithuanian Institute of History, focuses on Russification, antisemitism, and nationalism in Lithuania and Belarus. His works include studies on ethnic conflicts and historiography.
Between the Devil and the Host' explores the phenomenon of witchcraft in Poland, offering insights from over 200 witch trials. It is the first English work detailing historical witchcraft perceptions in Poland. Ostling's academic background enriches his interpretation.