The Thing About Witch Hunts Podcast

09/01/2026

George Clooney’s hit Broadway production Good Night, and Good Luck is now streaming on Netflix, with London transfer rumours continuing to swirl

04/01/2026

What Were Witches Actually Accused of Doing in Salem?

Signing a mysterious book with blood. Attending midnight gatherings in the minister’s pasture. Shape-shifting into wolves. Sending spirits through jail cell walls despite iron shackles. The accusations against Salem’s alleged witches painted a picture of organized supernatural conspiracy that we...

01/01/2026

Jump into the Salem Wtch Trials with playwright Matt Cox, whose play Witches?! In Salem!? offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most tragic episodes...

01/01/2026

Explore the fascinating evolution of the concept of the Devil in Western civilization with medieval devil lore expert Dr. Richard Raiswell from the Universit...

01/01/2026

Witchcraft and sorcery accusations continue to plague our world in the 21st century. Join us as we explore the complex issue of sorcery accusation-related vi...

01/01/2026

Discover the once-overlooked story of Elizabeth Johnson Jr., the Salem witch trial victim finally exonerated after 330 years. At just 22, this young Andover ...

01/01/2026

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Jump into the Salem Wtch Trials with playwright Matt Cox, whose play Witches?! In Salem!? offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most tragic episodes...

31/12/2025

What is folklore and how does it connect to witch hunts? Join us for an author talk with Professor Owen Davies and Dr. Ceri Houlbrook from the University of Hertfordshire, discussing their new book Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present. Discover how folklore shapes our daily lives, from cheese rolling traditions to social media rumors https://aboutwitchhunts.com/episode/british-folklore-with-owen-davies-and-ceri-houlbrook/