Dirty Sexy History

Episode 16: Witchcraft, Part One. Women’s Vices

Sep 9, 2021
Exploring 11th century witchcraft in penitential literature, including women's vices and pagan rituals. Also discusses a Spanish Bishop's scandalous romantic relationship and historical practices for increasing love and fertility.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Love, Possession, and the Historical Connection to Witchcraft
02:31 • 6min
3
Unusual Practices to Increase Love
08:10 • 4min
4
Witchcraft, Women's Vices, and Abortion in the Eleventh Century
12:37 • 5min
5
Seasonal Historical Episodes and Sponsor Mention
17:38 • 3min