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The Witch Engine: The Dark Legacy of Torture in Witch Trials

The Witch Engine: The Dark Legacy of Torture in Witch Trials

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This conversation delves into the dark history of torture during witch trials, exploring the legal frameworks that allowed such practices, the psychological impacts on victims, and specific case studies like Ioannis Unius and Annie Goldie. The hosts discuss how confessions were often coerced through torture, leading to a cycle of injustice and societal consequences. They also reflect on the evolution of witch hunts and the implications of these historical events on modern society.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Torture and Witch Trials01:54 The Legal Framework of Torture04:35 Confessions Under Duress06:00 The Case of Ioannis Unius09:34 The Modern Witch Hunt10:19 The North Berwick Trials12:41 Torture Devices and Their Impact13:39 The Cycle of Confession and Denial15:09 The Role of Rituals in Witchcraft Accusations17:02 The Enlightenment and Continued Superstition19:43 The Case of Annie Goldie20:24 The Dangerous Question: Who Else Was Involved?22:07 The Growth of Witch Hunts23:33 The Resistance to Change24:17 The Manufacturing of Witches25:20 Survival and Sacrifice26:02 Looking Ahead: The Aftermath of Witch Hunts#podcast #sisters #darkhistory #witch #witchcraft #witchhunt #history #england #scotland #switzerland

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