Mickey Brock, a historian at Washington and Lee University, Julian Goodere from Edinburgh University, and Sierra Dye of Guelph University delve into the chilling history of witch hunts in Scotland. They discuss how women's verbal disputes often spiraled into accusations of witchcraft, revealing societal fears of outspoken women. The conversation touches on the significance of rituals and the psychological effects of curses, alongside the inherent gender dynamics that fueled these dark narratives. Together, they illuminate the intertwined fates of women and witchcraft in a turbulent era.
