How to Punish a Witch in 16th-Century England
Footnoting History
04/22/17
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(Lesley) We've all seen movies burn witches at the stake. But how did England's lawmakers propose to punish these evil-doers? You might be surprised. This week, we explore the various ways a sorcerer or witch could be punished in early modern England.
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