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Beginning with the witch hunts of the early 15th century, Professor Jennifer McNabb takes you on an eye-opening exploration of witchcraft and superstition in Witchcraft in the Western Tradition. In these 10 lectures, you will better understand where many of our most indelible images of witchcraft come from and how the religious pursuit of witches across Europe and into the Americas in the early modern period spread fear and violence like a contagion, for generations.

Why have societies all across the world feared witchcraft? This book delves deeply into its context, beliefs, and origins in Europe's history. The witch came to prominence - and often a painful death - in early modern Europe, yet her origins are much more geographically diverse and historically deep. In this landmark book, Ronald Hutton traces witchcraft from the ancient world to the early modern state.

Set in the year 1644 in the heart of Inverness, Scotland, Witch of the Glens follows the journey of Kelpie, a teenage girl whose life was forever altered when she was kidnapped by Gypsies in her early childhood. With her striking blue ringed eyes, a symbol of her mysterious Second Sight, Kelpie yearns to uncover her true identity and dreams of becoming a witch. As she navigates a series of transformative events, Kelpie embarks on a quest that will change her destiny and reveal the secrets of her past. - Summary by kirk202

During the bleak winter of 1692 in the rigid Puritan community of Salem Village, Massachusetts, a group of young girls began experiencing violent fits, allegedly tormented by Satan and the witches who worshipped him. From the girls' initial denouncing of an Indian slave, the accusations soon multiplied. In less than two years, 19 men and women were hanged, one was pressed to death, and over a hundred others were imprisoned and impoverished. This evenhanded and now-classic history illuminates the horrifying episode with visceral clarity.

In the tranquil village near Pendell Manor, the infamous witch-hunter Matthew Hopkins arrives, determined to root out supposed sorcery and instill fear. But Cecile Howard and her courageous friends are not willing to let his superstitious tyranny go unchallenged. They band together to confront him, aiming to end his reign of terror and teach him a lesson he wont soon forget! - Summary by Kelly S. Taylor

A podcast for all mystical and magickal happenings in Cornwall. Hosted by Freyja, a witch who lives in Cornwall but she isn’t actually Cornish, hence Corn(ish).

The Official Beverly Witch Podcast was created by me, Roger Herson. I also own Ancestry Tour Agents; currently, the first and only dedicated walking tour company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, though we do offer other valuable services throughout Beverly, Salem, and the North Shore. For more about our role, please click the following link for our website: www.ancestrytouragents.com. In this podcast series, I will be sharing all things history, culture, diversity, magic, and more.... If you believe you have ancestors or relatives in Beverly, Salem, or on the North Shore and want to try to ...

"The Haunted Crossroads" was a horror radio show that aired in 1932, likely as part of a larger series called "The Witch's Tale" which was known for its spooky, supernatural stories; "The Haunted Crossroads" would have been one episode within that series, featuring a narrative centered around a haunted intersection. Key points about "The Haunted Crossroads":Part of "The Witch's Tale":This episode was most likely part of the "The Witch's Tale" radio show, which ran from 1931 to 1938 and was known for its eerie, supernatural themes.Genre:Horror fiction, focusing on a spooky story centered ...

Welcome to Witch County! A podcast in which we discuss the folklore, superstitions, and ghost stories of Historic Lancashire.

Welcome darling witches to the Whining With Witches Podcast. Each month, we will talk about the witchcraft and it's relationship with society today. Lauren and I will talk about our perspective of witchcraft, common misconceptions, popular topics. and the effects of witchcraft on society, all while enjoying our favorite adult beverages and shaking some things up! So kick back with your glass of wine and whine with us!Membership:If you become a CLS member as a Lunar Sibling or higher, you'll get to join us live and ask questions and join in on the conversation!https://cosmiclunarsoul.com/...

An all new podcast about witches in folklore, history, stories, and media.Hosted by singer/songwriter and witchy wannabe, Izzie Naylor.Each week we'll be looking at different witches and even the occasional haunting.So follow along and join me for hexes, heresy, and haunts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Are We Witches?A podcast for the witch-curious and the skeptical, hosted by two witches-in-training, Lisa Marmur and Sarah Drummond.We’re two friends diving headfirst into the enchanting world of modern witchcraft for the very first time. Together, we’ll explore magical realms, learn how to charge crystals, brew a little mischief, and maybe even tell the future. We have no idea what we’re doing (yet), but we’re here to document the journey—warts and all. Our quest will take us through the history of witchcraft, unpacking its feminist, divine, beautiful, and problematic ...

A podcast about the Newcastle Witch Trials of 1649, which caused the death of 16 people in 1650. We are on a journey to uncover how these murders took place and investigate what caused people to hunt and murder others in the name of Witchcraft.

A weekly podcast about murder, disappearances, conspiracies, witches, and anything else we find interesting. If you like creepy stories that involve a lot of research, a little humor, and a dash of southern twang, tune in!

Join Bridgette and Maddy as we discuss magical history, scary stories, and the implications of what it means to be called a witch.

The history of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials told through music and story-telling in a format recalling an old time radio drama with a modern experimental prog-rock twist. Witch Hunt borrows freely from original sources of information from the time of the trials such as letters, books, poems, transcriptions of the trials themselves, as well as melodies from the Puritan hymn books. The music is highly original art-rock ranging from soft ambient soundscapes to heavy power riffs with many other stops along the way. The narrator provides a story teller voice that weaves a historical thread ...

Delve into the enigmatic realms of "The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism." This audiobook uncovers the mysterious and supernatural, exploring the historical witch trials of Salem and the intriguing phenomenon of the planchette. From the chilling tales of accused witches to the eerie world of communicating with the beyond, this audiobook delves into the boundaries between the seen and the unseen. With meticulous research and thought-provoking analysis, it navigates the complexities of belief, superstition, and the inexplicable.

Podcast for the magickally curious inclined. A weekly podcast looking at various topics of witchcraft from history to olde ways of healing, poison making, ritual attending, and all the good (and bad) stuff in between. 1st series- Women condemned by Witchcraft and the Men (asshats) who found them Guilty.

In this podcast Joel Hagenburg talks about a range of topics regarding North American colonial history including the Mayflower, the frontier wars, and of course, witches.

Join Alix Chidley-Uttley & Amy Boucher for a history podcast uncovering the hidden, the haunted, the half-forgotten, and the famous - with a side of murder, mystery, folklore, and a dash of dark humour.