82: Burnt at the Stake: Witch Trials, Ignorance, Fear, and Superstition

Louise and Virginia dive deep into historical witch trials, told through four fictional stories, based on real events from the 17th and 18th centuries. They discuss the fact that much of the ignorance and prejudice against women in particular,  sadly remains in the 21st century. On a lighter note they have also been diving into two great TV shows. Books The Witching Tide by Margaret MeyerThe Wax Child by Olga RavnThe Names of a Hare by Bernice BarryThe Last Witch of Scotland by Philip Paris TV The Dry  The Other Bennett Sister Instagram @diving_in_podcastSong ‘Diving In’ – Original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linktr.ee/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy MaherGraphics by Orla Larkin – [email protected]