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Rebecca Rideal
Rebecca Rideal is a historian, award-winning podcast and TV producer and the author of 1666: Plague, War and Hellfire (2016).
Courses
For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated by witches. Through four stimulating lectures, this hybrid day event examines how witches have been represented over time – from the classical world to modern times.
Explore magic & witchcraft in 17th century England & colonial America. Interrogate original trial records, explore differences between diabolical & natural magic, consider the role of everyday ‘magic’, & learn about key beliefs, trials & individuals.