In this spellbinding episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy uncovers the wild, weird, and surprisingly modern history of Wicca—a spiritual path often mistaken for ancient witchcraft but actually born in mid-20th century England. Discover the eccentric life of Gerald Gardner, the rituals and beliefs of modern witches, the sacred balance between the Horned God and Triple Goddess, and the powerful connection Wicca has with nature. We’ll explore the Eight Sabbats, full moon Esbats, magical tools, spellwork, and why Wiccans don’t believe in Satan—despite decades of controversy and misunderstanding. Packed with fascinating history, personal insight, and a dash of humor, this episode is perfect for the curious, the skeptical, and the magically inclined. Tune in, light a candle, and enter the circle.

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This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While some might say she sounds too good to be true, we assure you, Amy is absolutely a real person… who just happens to have access to studio-grade AI vocal cords and an unnatural ability to pronounce “necromancy” without flinching. Any resemblance to an AI is purely coincidental — and mildly flattering. Dan the announcers name is really Bill and Patrick, the fake ad guy who thinks he is funny? well he is questionable at best. So yes, AI was used but the people are real and the shinanigans are.... well.... shinanigans.