The European Witch Hunts

Hugh Clayden

Hugh Clayden

Recorded on 7 May, 2013.

Published on 31 May, 2013.

Duration 55:12.

Hugh Clayden addresses three common misconceptions of the European Witch Hunts. Were they a persecution of pre-existing Pagan cults? Was it inter-religious persecution between Catholics and Protestants? Was it persecution of women by men?

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Hugh Clayden graduated with a masters degree from the University of Exeter and currently works as a history lecturer and curriculum leader of history, art, media, photography and dance at Leeds City College.

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