It’s a brand new year, and we’re so thankful that you’re still hanging out with us! Today, we explore another case in the 17th-century cluster of French possessions, the Aix-en-Provence possessions. Then, we finally take a deep dive into the history of exorcism in the Catholic church. The devil? In this economy??

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A very merry Christmas, blessed Yule, and... all the other ones... to everyone celebrating this week! Today, we focus on two stories of revelation and prophecy. First, our special guest tells us the story of the 1917 apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal. Then, we discuss the 17th-century figure Coinneach Odhar, otherwise known as the Brahan Seer.  

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Today we welcome our third special guest: ancient Roman historian, classicist, and writer David Ballard! (You may know him as the narrator of Blanket Fort Radio Theater's A Knight of Another Sort, which the two of us also helped produce.) Today's episode is all about ancient Rome. First, Liz discusses the mythology of the strix, a mysterious birdlike creature, before Ballard educates us on his favorite topic: Emperor Nero. Then, Sarah wraps it up with the story of the Great Fire and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. 

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A very happy Thanksgiving to witches and feral Catholics alike! In keeping with the theme of Thanksgiving, we've rounded up two very different stories of family drama, both crazy enough to put your Republican uncle to shame. First, we explore the life of medieval St. Jadwiga, the only female "King" of Poland. Then, we discuss the Pendle-witch-adjacent Samlesbury witch trials of 1612. As always, it's lighthearted family fun.

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More 17th century fun this week! First, we dive into the scandal and intrigue of the Connecticut Witch Trials (more crazy Puritans!), and then we hop back across the pond to finally discuss the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Mass hysteria, disease, torture, and a truly unforgettable ensemble cast!

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Pour yourself a cup of hot dirty wine and pull up a chair! Today's episode is all about Halloween: traditions, origins, history, and everything in between. We discuss the Catholic solemnity of Allhallowtide, including All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, then explore the pagan holiday of Samhain and its influence on Halloween as we know it today.

Examples of Dies Irae in pop culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hL1m4hGBVY

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Our fortieth (!!!) episode takes us back to Germany again, where we discuss the 17th century Bamberg witch trials: specifically, the imprisonment and execution of Johannes Junius. Then, we explore the life of St. Walpurga, including her syncretization with an ancient pagan archetype.

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Prepare your offerings, because today is our first-ever episode in Mexico! We discuss the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego, then take a look at many different forms of syncretic Christianity and brujeria throughout the ages.

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We're back in Ireland this week, discussing all things gaslighting, gatekeeping and, of course, girlbossing! In particular, we discuss the gruesome 1895 murder of Bridget Cleary. Then, we take a deep dive into the legend of Brigid: both the Celtic goddess and the saint who seems suspiciously similar...

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We're on a boat, bitch: today's episode is all about the Titanic! Whether you've been a Titanic slut since childhood or you don't even know the ship's country of origin, there's something for everyone. Join us as we discuss the journey of Father Thomas Roussel Byles, the Catholic priest who has recently taken the very first step toward sainthood. Then, we explore two different stories of people who claim to be reincarnations of Titanic architect Thomas Andrews. 

Father Byles's website: http://www.fatherbyles.com/

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