Witch-Hunt:

A History of Persecution

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Witch-Hunt:
A History of Persecution

Part of the Festival of the Accused

The brutal reality of the English Witch Trials and their resonance today. With Malcolm Gaskill, Marion Gibson and Shahidha Bari.

This event addresses the dark history of mistrust, incrimination and public violence that spawned the English Witch Trials. Our panel of leading historians will delve into the forces that fueled the trials and consider their legacy on legal history, religious belief and attitudes towards those perceived as ‘other.’ With Malcolm Gaskill, Marion Gibson and Alexander Lock.

Speakers

  • Malcolm Gaskill

    Historian

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  • Marion Gibson

    Historian

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  • Naomi Paxton

    Performer, Researcher and Broadcaster

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