Knowehead
Episode 45 of the Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft podcast, hosted by Corinne Wieben, titled "Knowehead" was published on September 1, 2023 and runs 22 minutes.
September 1, 2023 ·22m · Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft
Summary
The haunting of Ann Haltridge of Knowehead House, Islandmagee, began in September 1710. It ended with her death less than six months later. In this episode, I bring you the story of a haunting, a death, and the last witch trial in Ireland: the case of the Islandmagee witches. How does one girl's affliction shape a community's fear? Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben, with original music by Purple Planet. Episode sources The Islandmagee Project For more on t...
Episode Description
The haunting of Ann Haltridge of Knowehead House, Islandmagee, began in September 1710. It ended with her death less than six months later. In this episode, I bring you the story of a haunting, a death, and the last witch trial in Ireland: the case of the Islandmagee witches. How does one girl's affliction shape a community's fear?
Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben, with original music by Purple Planet.
Episode sources
The Islandmagee Project
For more on the first witch trial in Ireland, check out The Lovelorn Lady.
For more on the witches of Warboys, check out Warboys.
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