64. Witches are not herbalist old women with Danny Buck

This week we are joined by Norfolk Historian and researcher from University of East Anglia, Dr. Danny Buck who wants to get a few things off his chest like 'WE DON'T BURN WITCHES AND THEY'RE NOT ALL OLD HERBALISTS'.We'll be talking about ducking and water trials, the background to witch panics, 17th Century attitudes to religion and community, and bizarrely, Herring Pirates.You can follow Danny on Twitter @DannyBuckUEA Support the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.