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People Believe in Witchcraft in this Corner of England
Do you believe in witches? For the good people of Long Compton, it’s part of a longstanding tradition – one that, as recently as 1875, cost a woman named Ann Tennant her life. From the Series: Mystic Britain: The Rollright Witch
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Tituba: The First Accused Witch
The Salem Witch Trials are one of the most infamous tragedies in American history, yet most people do not know the story of the enslaved woman at the heart of the hysteria, the first accused witch, Tituba.
Gresham College
King of England, Hunter of Witches: James I - James Wright
James I was king of England and Scotland, but he also had a side-line in witch hunting. Here James Wright of MOLA outlines the evidence for this discovery. You can enjoy the full lecture on our website:...