Season 5 · Episode 1
The Scottish Witch Panic
How paranoia about witches swept through the lowlands of Scotland prompting the execution of an estimated 4000 innocent women.
February 14, 202249m 2s
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Show Notes
Why was the persecution of witches in the 17th century so much more severe than in other parts of the British Isles? How did the accusations and trials play out? How was it used to suppress so-called 'difficult' or 'argumentative' women. And would Angela have been burned as a witch?
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