The Astrologer and the Witch Trial with Danny Buck

Join us this week as Dr. Danny Buck explores astrology and the witchcraft trial of Mark  Prynne, a tenant farmer accused of witchcraft in the 17th century by Great Yarmouth town clerk Miles Corbett. The discussion considers the perception of astrology during the golden age of astrology and how it influenced the outcomes of witchcraft accusations  in Great Yarmouth during the English Civil War. Learn about the intriguing behaviors of local figures like Miles Corbett, John Taylor and Matthew Brooks during the Great Yarmouth witch trials of 1645 and 1646 and other notable historical men like astrologer William Lilly and infamous Witch Finder Matthew Hopkins. The episode addresses the peak and decline of the fear of witchcraft beliefs, reflecting a notable shift in societal attitudes at the end of the trial.Witch Hunts in Great Yarmouth with Dr. Danny BuckPresbyterianism, Urban Politics, and Division: The 1645 Great Yarmouth Witch-Hunt in ContextEnd Witch Hunts at Proctor's Ledge by Mary BinghamSign the Petition: MA Witch Hunt Justice Projectwww.massachusettswitchtrials.orgWhy Witch Hunts are not just a Dark Chapter from the Past, DocumentarySupport Us! Shop Our Book ShopSupport Us! Sign up as a Super Listener!End Witch Hunts Movement Support Us! Buy Witch Trial Merch!Support Us! Buy Podcast Merch!DiscordWebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTokSupport the show