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Podcast: Unexplained
Episode: S05 Episode 14 Extra: Thou Shalt Get Kings
Description: WARNING: Please be advised this episode contains disturbing and graphic scenes of torture. Parental discretion is advised. In Scotland, England, and Wales, one powerful individual's fear of witchcraft almost single-handedly set off a series of witch panics throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, resulting in the torture and death of thousands of innocent people. Β And it all began one stormy night back in 1589... Featuring the story of King James VI and the North Berwick Witch Trials Go to twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.