26. Witches

Suzannah Lipscomb, a history professor and author known for her insights on early modern history, joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to dissect the intriguing past of witches and witchcraft. They explore why society has historically perceived witches as threats, diving into the dynamics of the witch trials and the gender biases that emerged. The conversation connects historical witch hunts with modern-day scapegoating and societal fears, revealing the enduring relevance of these themes in today's world.