An Exorbitant Fire
Episode 61 of the Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft podcast, hosted by Corinne Wieben, titled "An Exorbitant Fire" was published on March 7, 2025 and runs 23 minutes.
March 7, 2025 ·23m · Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft
Summary
In seventeenth-century England, astrology hovered at the edges of learned society. That is, until one man predicted the Great Plague and the Great Fire, both of which would strike at the very heart of London. This episode brings you the story of the English astrologer William Lilly and his legacy. Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet. Episode sources Support the show EnchantedPodcast.net Bluesky/enchantedpodcast.net
Episode Description
In seventeenth-century England, astrology hovered at the edges of learned society. That is, until one man predicted the Great Plague and the Great Fire, both of which would strike at the very heart of London. This episode brings you the story of the English astrologer William Lilly and his legacy.
Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet.
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