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The dark masses have ended, but Lyon’s unrest is only beginning. This episode uncovers the explosive silk workers’ revolt and the shocking sentencing of the accused wizards. What began with whispers of summoning and sorcery now collides with rebellion in the streets, as superstition, faith, and political power reach their breaking point.
Set in 1740s Lyon, a city balancing superstition with Enlightenment ideals, this true story exposes how fear and control shaped the fate of ordinary people caught in extraordinary trials. As the verdict falls, history and lore entwine to reveal one of France’s last confrontations with wizardry.
If you crave tales of dark history, true crime, and forgotten lore, don’t miss this true story.
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The dark masses have ended, but Lyon’s unrest is only beginning. This episode uncovers the explosive silk workers’ revolt and the shocking sentencing of the accused wizards. What began with whispers of summoning and sorcery now collides with rebellion in the streets, as superstition, faith, and political power reach their breaking point.
Set in 1740s Lyon, a city balancing superstition with Enlightenment ideals, this true story exposes how fear and control shaped the fate of ordinary people caught in extraordinary trials. As the verdict falls, history and lore entwine to reveal one of France’s last confrontations with wizardry.
If you crave tales of dark history, true crime, and forgotten lore, don’t miss this true story.
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