The Nonessential Podcast

Episode 70: Matthew Hopkins, Witch Finder General


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Matthew Hopkins may be the most prolific real-life witch hunter in history, which of course makes him one of the most terrible people in human history. This week, we examine the self-titled Witch Hunter General and his methods.

Source:

Kruse, Colton. England's Sinister Witch Finder General. Ripley's Believe it or Not. October 23, 2019. https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/witch-finder-general/

Matthew Hopkins. Wikipedia. Last accessed on November 26, 2019. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Hopkins

Morrill, John. Matthew Hopkins. Encyclopedia Britannica. Last accessed on November 26, 2019. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Matthew-Hopkins

 

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