By Kayla Kandzorra
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Archaeologist Kayla Kandzorra and historian Stephanie Zaslov chat about how some old bottles were used to ward off hexes and evil witches. Grab a tea, get cozy, and listen to the true history of witchcraft. Every episode is a different story on historic witch trials, witch tales, or folk lore relating to witches. Rate and Subscribe for more!
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
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Instagram - @witchstorypod
Twitter - @witchstorypod
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Sources:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/witch-bottle-full-teeth-pins-and-possibly-urine-discovered-chimney-180973448/
https://unmaskedhistory.com/2019/10/06/appalachian-folk-magic-the-witch-bottle/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7116482/
Welcome back coven to The Henot Trial! In this episode, Kayla and Steph talk about a fascinating woman in history named Katharina Henot. Katharina was Germany’s first female postmaster - an intelligent, wealthy, mother and businesswoman. But why did she fake her father’s death? Why was this the spark that later led to the Cologne Witch Trials in Germany? Grab a tea, get cozy, and listen to a true tale of historic witches. Every episode is a different story on historic witch trials, witch tales, or folk lore relating to witches. Rate and Subscribe for more!
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
Social Media:
Instagram - @witchstorypod
Twitter - @witchstorypod
Email - [email protected]
Sources:
http://historyheroines.com/2018/04/04/katharina-henot/
https://www.historicum.net/themen/hexenforschung/lexikon/alphabetisch/h-o/art/Henot_Katharin/html/artikel/1606/ca/d7b6277f5a/
https://www.rheinische-geschichte.lvr.de/Persoenlichkeiten/katharina-henot/DE-2086/lido/57c82b951aab93.67871848
http://www.anton-praetorius.de/downloads/14.2.12%20%20Koeln%20Hexenprozesse%20Presse%20Berichterstattung.pdf
Music by JuliusH from Pixabay
Blessed Samhain and Happy Halloween to our coven of listeners! This is a bonus episode of our podcast where we asked listeners to share their haunted experiences with us. Thank you very much to all guests who contributed. Enjoy the stories and stay spooky!
Blessed Samhain to you all! In this episode, hosts Kayla and Steph go over the horrifying accounts of Mary Bateman (Harker), otherwise known as the Yorkshire Witch. At the end of the episode stay tuned as your hosts go over the history of Samhain and how you can celebrate. Grab a tea, get cozy, and listen to a true tale of historic witches. Every episode is a different story on historic witch trials, witch tales, or folk lore relating to witches. Don't forget to rate and subscribe for more!
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
Social Media:
Instagram - @witchstorypod
Twitter - @witchstorypod
Email - [email protected]
Music by JuliusH from Pixabay
- Llewelyn's Sabbat Essentials
-Davies, Owen (2004). "Bateman, Mary (1768–1809)"
-Johnson, Helen (31 October 2018). "The Yorkshire Witches: Mary Bateman, Mary Pannal and Mother Shipton". Yorkshire Post.
-Knipe, William (1867). "Mary Bateman". Criminal chronology of York castle; with a register of criminals capitally convicted and executed at the County assizes, commencing March 1st, 1379, to the present time. York.
Hekate, the goddess of witchcraft. This episode talks about the history, mythology, archaeology and worship of and ancient Greek goddess, Hekate. Grab a tea, get cozy, and listen to a true tale of historic witches. Every episode is a different story on historic witch trials, witch tales, or folk lore relating to witches. Rate and Subscribe for more!
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
Social Media:
Instagram - @witchstorypod
Twitter - @witchstorypod
Email - [email protected]
In this episode, hosts Kayla and Steph have a special guest: Elena from the Witch n' Bitch podcast! Elena talks about the history of Finnish witches, the Lavinto witch trial based on maleficium, male witches, and vagina magic! We have a lot packed for you in this hour long episode, so grab a brew and enjoy.
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
Special Guest: Elena from @witchnbitchpod
Social Media:
Instagram - @witchstorypod
Twitter - @witchstorypod
Email - [email protected]
Music by JuliusH from Pixabay
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You heard right: witch, prince, China. How did cursed witch dolls almost ruin the entire Han Dynasty? Grab a tea, get cozy, and listen to this dramatic but true tale of historic witchcraft. Every episode is a different story on historic witch trials, witch tales, or folk lore relating to witches. Rate and Subscribe for more!
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
Guest Editor and Researcher: Jamie Li
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Happy Midsummer Everyone! Today’s episode is on Geilis Duncan, who some of you may recognize from the Outlander Series. However, Geilis was a real woman accused of being a witch in 16th century Scotland. In this episode, Kayla and Steph discuss the start of witch trials in Scotland by featuring Geilis' tragic tale. Grab a tea, get cozy, and listen to another true tale of historic witches. Rate and Subscribe for more!
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Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
Social Media:
Instagram - @witchstorypod
Twitter - @witchstorypod
Email - [email protected]
Welcome back everyone to Season Two of WitchStory! Today’s episode is on The Legend of the Baba Yaga: Stories, History, and Etymology of the Favourite Witch Tale. Who is this mysterious woman living in the forest? And where did the story originate? Grab a tea, get cozy, and listen to a fun folk lore tale of witches. Every episode is a different story on historic witch trials, witch tales, or folk lore relating to witches. Rate and Subscribe for more!
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Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
Social Media:
Instagram - @witchstorypod
Twitter - @witchstorypod
Email - [email protected]
Welcome to the season finale of WitchStory! For this episode, Kayla and Steph have invited a very special guest: Wardah Saeed. Wardah shares her family's stories of legends and lore from Pakistan. This includes churails, the concept of jinn and shirk, and other spooky folk tales. Together, the three chat and explore Pakistan's culture and also their concept of 'witches' through these oral stories. Grab a tea, get cozy, and tune in today.
Special Guest: Wardah Saeed
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
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