Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society History of the Witch
Oct 31, 2023
Explore the origins of witchcraft, the history and prevalence of witch trials throughout Europe, and the factors that led to the rise of witch hunting. Debunk misconceptions spawned from the Maleficent Maleficarum. Discuss the theory of ergot poisoning's involvement in the Salem witch trials.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The History of Witchcraft: From Pope Gregory to Modern Definitions
02:04 • 13min
The Spread of the Satanic Crusade and the Execution of Witches
15:32 • 2min
The Maleficent Maleficarum and its Significance in Witch History
17:31 • 3min
The Rise and Context of Witch Hunting in Europe
20:55 • 11min
The Theory of Ergot Poisoning and the Salem Witch Trials
31:50 • 4min