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Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die

Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die

FromDon't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things


Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die

FromDon't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Aug 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When did you last hear the phrase "witch hunt"? Thanks to powerful figures like Donald Trump, chances are you see it in the headlines pretty often. Whispers of witchcraft go way back, but the conspiracy really took hold in medieval Europe - with deadly consequences. So how come it's still around, and how has the power shifted? Our adventure reveals why this chapter of history is far from closed.
Released:
Aug 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (25)

Starting in a different European country each episode, we trace the unexpected backstory of things we all think we know well and how they made their way around the world – by force, by chance or by choice.