Witches: Truth Behind the Trials

2024
Witches: Truth Behind the Trials

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EP1 America: Salem's Hunts and Hysteria Sep 29, 2024

Cinematic reconstructions, new analysis and expert interviews shed fresh light on the most famous witch trials of them all in Salem, Massachusetts.

EP2 Germany: The Witch Hunts Begin Sep 29, 2024

Why are witches mainly women and why were they hunted and tried for an impossible crime? The story of Europe’s early witch trials in Trier.

EP3 Scotland: The King and the Witches Oct 06, 2024

The story of the first major witch trials in Scotland and new expert analysis of King James VI of Scotland’s obsession with witchcraft.

EP4 England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade Oct 06, 2024

Two self-appointed witch-hunters investigate and torture so-called witches in exchange for money during the turmoil of England’s Civil War.

EP5 Sweden: The Legend of Blåkulla Oct 13, 2024

An event in Sweden in the 17th Century creates a hysteria driven by terrified parents convinced witches are abducting their children.

EP6 Ireland: Possessed by the Devil Oct 04, 2024

Cinematic reconstruction, analysis and expert interviews tell the story of demonic possession, witch trials, and punishment 18th century Ireland.
6.8| 0h30m| TV-14| en| More Info
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Official Website: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/show/c2359cc0-9100-4640-81c6-7449ecfe7b12
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This captivating six-part series brings the era of witches and witch-hunters to life through cinematic reenactments, complemented by insights from leading historians and experts in the field. The show immerses viewers in the historical context, blending expert testimony with vivid storytelling to explore the reality of witch trials.

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