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Witch Trials 101

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

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Exploring Historical Witchcraft and Societal Fears

This chapter explores historical witchcraft cases, highlighting the societal fears and beliefs that fueled witch trials. It examines the consequences faced by the accused, the influence of notable figures, and modern theories surrounding the phenomena of witch hunts.

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