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This episode on Irish witch trial history takes a close look at the 1711 mass witch trial in Islandmagee through an illuminating conversation with Dr, Andrew Sneddon of Ulster University. We discuss what took place and learn about why there may have been fewer witch trials in Ireland than in other countries during the early modern period. We cover critical aspects of the witchcraft accusations, like demonic obsession and possession, and address the similarities between Islandmagee and witchcraft accusations in Salem and other New England witch trials. Dr Sneddon and his colleagues have launched a historic multimedia Islandmagee witch trial history commemoration project that opens September 9 in Northern Ireland. Find out what you can experience in person and what is available to experience online.
Dr. Andrew Sneddon
Witches of Islandmagee Commemoration Project
International Alliance to End Witch Hunts
Advocacy Against Witch Hunts, South Africa
Advocacy for Alleged Witches, Nigeria
Stop Sorcery Violence in PNG
The International Network
Witchcraft Beliefs Around the World: An Exploratory Analysis
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This episode on Irish witch trial history takes a close look at the 1711 mass witch trial in Islandmagee through an illuminating conversation with Dr, Andrew Sneddon of Ulster University. We discuss what took place and learn about why there may have been fewer witch trials in Ireland than in other countries during the early modern period. We cover critical aspects of the witchcraft accusations, like demonic obsession and possession, and address the similarities between Islandmagee and witchcraft accusations in Salem and other New England witch trials. Dr Sneddon and his colleagues have launched a historic multimedia Islandmagee witch trial history commemoration project that opens September 9 in Northern Ireland. Find out what you can experience in person and what is available to experience online.
Dr. Andrew Sneddon
Witches of Islandmagee Commemoration Project
International Alliance to End Witch Hunts
Advocacy Against Witch Hunts, South Africa
Advocacy for Alleged Witches, Nigeria
Stop Sorcery Violence in PNG
The International Network
Witchcraft Beliefs Around the World: An Exploratory Analysis
Support Us! Sign up as a Super Listener!
End Witch Hunts Movement
Thou Shalt Not Suffer Podcast Book Store
Support Us! Buy Witch Trial Merch!
Support Us! Buy Podcast Merch!
Join us on Discord to share your ideas and feedback.
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