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#312 | A History of Witches | Misogyny, Magic and Murder
#312 | A History of Witches | Misogyny, Magic and Murder
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Nov 4, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
For centuries, a woman could be accused of being a witch for the simple crime of being too poor, too rich, or too old.For those accused, the trials were deeply unfair, and the punishment was often torture and death.In this episode, we explore the unfair and bloody history of witches.
The Salem Witch Trials
The punishments given for witches at Salem
What actually was a "witch"?
Reasons people could be accused of being a witch
Black vs. White magic
Witches & the Black Death
Malleus Maleficarum: The Catholic Church's witch instruction manual
How witch trials worked
King James VI & witches
Why witch fears declined
Witches in modern culture
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The Salem Witch Trials
The punishments given for witches at Salem
What actually was a "witch"?
Reasons people could be accused of being a witch
Black vs. White magic
Witches & the Black Death
Malleus Maleficarum: The Catholic Church's witch instruction manual
How witch trials worked
King James VI & witches
Why witch fears declined
Witches in modern culture
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/witches---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, transcripts & vocabulary?? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership [VIDEO]⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English [GUIDE]? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
Released:
Nov 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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