The Witch Trials of North Berwick Ep.6
10/01/23 • 22 min
Step back in time with us as we journey to 16th-century Scotland in this gripping episode. Explore the chilling and lesser-known chapter of history known as the Witch Trials of North Berwick, a period of hysteria, superstition, and persecution that swept through the coastal town.
We'll delve into the fascinating accounts of alleged witches, their confessions under torture, and the eerie accusations that shocked the community. Uncover the role of King James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, in these trials and his obsession with the supernatural.
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Step back in time with us as we journey to 16th-century Scotland in this gripping episode. Explore the chilling and lesser-known chapter of history known as the Witch Trials of North Berwick, a period of hysteria, superstition, and persecution that swept through the coastal town.
We'll delve into the fascinating accounts of alleged witches, their confessions under torture, and the eerie accusations that shocked the community. Uncover the role of King James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, in these trials and his obsession with the supernatural.
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Sign up for my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4j3rhdkm
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