Dr. Marion Gibson, highly esteemed historian returns to talk about her new book, 'Witchcraft, A History in Thirteen Trials'. The importance of the book in bridging the gap between historical witchcraft trials and the concept of witch hunts existing today is emphasized. Learn how the stories of real victims presented in her book explore aspects of witchcraft from a 700-year period, touching on the evolution from being considered a magical crime to being a societal metaphor. Dr. Gibson also delves into the sexism inherent in witch trials, the impact of demonology on witch hunting, the impact of individual testimonies from witch trials and the enduring potency of witchcraft accusations in today's society. Marion shares a glimpse of her future work around the Witchfinder General trials during the English Civil War.
Recommended Reading
Buy the book Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials by Marion Gibson
Buy the book The Witches of St. Osyth by Marion Gibson
Seven County Witch Hunts Project Blog
Papua New Guinea Sorcery and Witchcraft Accusation-Related Violence National Action Plan
Pan African Parliament Guidelines for Addressing Accusations of Witchcraft and Ritual Attacks
Websites of Note
The International Network against Accusations of Witchcraft and Associated Harmful Practices
Why Witch Hunts are not just a Dark Chapter from the Past
Grassroots organizations working with The International Network
International Alliance to End Witch Hunts
Storymap explaining the dynamics of sorcery accusation related violence
