Witches: Truth Behind the Trials (2024)
This captivating six-part series brings the era of witches and witch-hunters to life through cinematic reenactments, complemented by insights from leading historians and experts in the field. The show immerses viewers in the historical context, blending expert testimony with vivid storytelling to explore the reality of witch trials.
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1. America: Salem's Hunts and Hysteria2024-09-29 · 44mCinematic reconstructions, new analysis and expert interviews shed fresh light on the most famous witch trials of them all in Salem, Massachusetts.
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2. Germany: The Witch Hunts Begin2024-09-29 · 44mWhy are witches mainly women and why were they hunted and tried for an impossible crime? The story of Europe’s early witch trials in Trier.
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3. Scotland: The King and the Witches2024-10-06 · 44mThe story of the first major witch trials in Scotland and new expert analysis of King James VI of Scotland’s obsession with witchcraft.
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4. England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade2024-10-06 · 44mTwo self-appointed witch-hunters investigate and torture so-called witches in exchange for money during the turmoil of England’s Civil War.
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5. Sweden: The Legend of Blåkulla2024-10-13 · 43mAn event in Sweden in the 17th Century creates a hysteria driven by terrified parents convinced witches are abducting their children.
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6. Ireland: Possessed by the Devil2024-10-04 · 44mCinematic reconstruction, analysis and expert interviews tell the story of demonic possession, witch trials, and punishment 18th century Ireland.
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