The History of Witchcraft
Samuel HumeWitches 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.... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | EducationHistory | ||||
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Witch Hunt Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07rn38z/episodes/downloads more
Ben Jacobs of Wittenberg to Westphalia and Sam Hume of the History of Witchcraft sat down for a chat about witch panics, memes, authority, and the importance of getting angry while also staying calm. more
Prof. Oldridge joins me to talk about witchcraft and religion in early Stuart England, more
This is just a short catch up episode to share what I experienced at Sound Education 2019. I met so many great podcasters, many that I've listened to for years and many more that are now in my queue. more
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- Informed, interesting and woefully pertinent.
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. more
Apple Podcasts5hopscotch86
United Statesa year ago - Excellent and easy listening
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.
Apple Podcasts5escaped_ferret
United Kingdoma year ago - Thorough
Conversational, but a thorough rather than popular history of witchcraft. Mostly based on primary sources as far as I can tell, and many sources treated with skepticism which denotes cross-checking. The circumstances behind witch scares - economic, sociological, political and even individually malicious are well explained.
Apple Podcasts5GraylingIIUnited Kingdoma year ago - Bobski
Very interesting and informative and shows how sad and stupid religious superstition is.
Apple Podcasts5bobski 123United Kingdom3 years ago - A Great Find!
I started listening to this after hearing Samuel appear as a guest on The History of England podcast show. The History of Witchcraft is very well researched and I am glad I didn’t live in times gone by as I am female, approaching middle age and have 4 cats 😂 Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5CurlybopsUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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