Beastlore Episode 13: The History of Witches

For this 13th episode of Beastlore, host Jack Daly will be talking about the history of witchcraft. We’ll journey to Ancient Greece and plunge into the mythic witches of old, dispel the misconception that witchcraft occurred in the middle ages, and take a look at the age of witch trials. We’ll talk about witches in Shakespeare, learn about the history of Gerald Gardner and Wicca, and finish off by looking at the curious case of witchcraft in Newfoundland. Grab your broom, find your familiar, and settle in for another fascinating episode of Beastlore.