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Podcast: Restless Times in History
Episode: Part 2/2 The 17th Century Witch Trials in Iceland
Description: The final episode in the story of the 17th century witch trials in Iceland, that saw the fear of the devil and mistrust of magic weave its way into a rural society, which had in former times viewed magic as akin to wisdom, and had placed no particular importance on the devil.
In this episode we shall explore 2 harrowing stories, which highlight the devasting consequences for all involved, when one person is accussed, charged, and condemned of being a witch. The episode concludes with possible answers as to why the witch trials started - and why they...