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 When you hear the word witch, what comes to mind? A crooked figure bent over a cauldron, whispering spells? A healer gathering herbs beneath the moonlight? Or perhaps a woman on trial, accused of consorting with the Devil? 

Witches have always lived on the edge of imagination and society — both feared and sought after. Every culture has its own traditions of magic: protective charms, curses, rituals to heal, or ways to connect with the unseen. For centuries, the word witch has conjured fear, awe, and persecution — but also resilience, survival, and transformation. 

In this episode, we trace the history of witchcraft across time and cultures. We’ll uncover its ancient roots in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece, where magic was bound up with religion and healing. We’ll follow the rise of suspicion in medieval Europe, as the Church reframed folk practices as dangerous, even demonic. We’ll enter the dark age of the witch hunts, where tens of thousands were executed, scapegoats for society’s fears. And we’ll see how the Enlightenment, folklore, and eventually modern movements like Wicca and neopaganism transformed the witch from a figure of terror into one of empowerment. 

Why does witchcraft matter to history? Because it reflects humanity’s struggle with fear and the unknown. It exposes power struggles — religion versus folk belief, men versus women, authority versus the marginalized. And it endures because it adapts, surviving as both story and symbol. 

From ancient incantations to modern pop culture, the story of witchcraft is really the story of us — our fears, our hopes, and the power we give to the unseen. 

Thank You for listening and Stay curious,
Kat & William

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