Witches
Who were the last women to be hanged for witchcraft?
Dan Snow's History Hit · History Hit
August 24, 202249m 9s
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Show Notes
<p>What comes to your mind when you think of a witch? Broomsticks? Black cats? Warts?</p><br><p>Early modern witchcraft expert, John Callow, is Betwixt the Sheets with Kate to explain the history behind the stereotypes we have today. They also chat about the Bideford Witches, the last three women to be hanged for witchcraft in England, as well as the misogyny in witch trials throughout the ages.</p><br><p>You can find out more about John's work via his website <a href="https://www.johncallow.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">johncallow.co.uk</a>.</p><br><p><strong><em>WARNING</em></strong><em> this episode includes some strong language.</em></p><br><p>Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Seyi Adaobi.</p><br><p>Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society. A podcast by History Hit. This podcast includes an archive clips from The Witch's Curse 1962.</p>
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