Mary Cowan

Mary Cowan, a historian from the University of Toronto Mississauga, shares her expertise on Canada’s first documented demonic possession in the 1660s. She reveals fascinating details about Quebec City's atmosphere, including eerie apparitions and witchcraft accusations. Scott Bertholet, a historian from Queen's University, delves into the Indigenous and colonial dynamics that influenced the events. Together, they discuss chilling exorcism methods and the social implications of this haunting story, all while navigating the delicate interplay of belief and power.