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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 1H 10M

Alchemy and the Dark Arts in Medieval England - Week 3 The Season of the Witch

from At the Library · host Louisville Free Public Library

When did the first witch mount her broom? What was the earliest English witchcraft trial? This session will explore the dark history of medieval witchcraft—the spells they used, the power they held, and the gruesome ways they died!In this four-week public library course, we examine the important role #magic played in the medieval world. We explore how magical beliefs and practices shaped daily life in #medieval #England and how they became a way for people to express their deepest hopes and greatest fears.FIND US AThttps://www.lfpl.orgGET IN TOUCHContact us on [email protected] US ON SOCIALGet updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles!Twitter: https://twitter.com/LFPLFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleFreePublicLibraryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisvillefreepubliclibrary/

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