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Samuel Hume
The History of Witchcraft
Witches didn't exist, and yet thousands of people were executed for the crime of witchcraft. Why? The belief in magic and witchcraft has existed in every recorded human culture; this podcast looks at how people explained the inexplicable, turned random acts of nature into conscious acts of mortal or supernatural beings, and how desperate communities took revenge against the suspected perpetrators.
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4.8 stars from 274 ratings
“I love this podcast. This is my fifth time listening to the series. I learn something new every time and it’s a pleasure doing so.
I seem to have a reaction every time the RNC (US) pushes a Trump allegation. I hold on to my cream pie smashathon instead of building a pyre.
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hopscotch86 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/23
I’m informed, impressed and entertained
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“I realize I’m rather late to the party discovering this podcast series in 2023, however, it’s so much more than I expected. I only needed a few facts to add to two paragraphs regarding a loosely connected topic, and now I’m hooked. What a great balance of research and casual, witty remarks; I...”Read full review »
Jazzuzana via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
04/17/23
Excellent and easy listening
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“This is a really good, conversational podcast on the history of witchcraft’s position and treatment in society. A few comical mispronunciations but nothing that prevents this being easy to listen to. Thoroughly researched and carefully presented, I enjoyed this a lot.”
escaped_ferret via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/07/23
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Published 03/25/21
Published 03/25/21
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Published 03/11/21
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