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Witches: Truth Behind the Trials

This captivating six-part series brings the era of witches and witch-hunters to life through cinematic reenactments, complemented by insights from leading historians and experts in the field. The show immerses viewers in the historical context, blending expert testimony with vivid storytelling to explore the reality of witch trials.

Genre: Documentary

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 44m

Release: 2024

Rating: 0.0

1 "America: Salem's Hunts and Hysteria"

2024-09-29

"Cinematic reconstructions, new analysis and expert interviews shed fresh light on the most famous witch trials of them all in Salem, Massachusetts."

2 "Germany: The Witch Hunts Begin"

2024-09-29

"Why are witches mainly women and why were they hunted and tried for an impossible crime? The story of Europe\u2019s early witch trials in Trier."

3 "Scotland: The King and the Witches"

2024-10-06

"The story of the first major witch trials in Scotland and new expert analysis of King James VI of Scotland\u2019s obsession with witchcraft."

4 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade"

2024-10-06

"Two self-appointed witch-hunters investigate and torture so-called witches in exchange for money during the turmoil of England\u2019s Civil War."

5 "Sweden: The Legend of Bl\u00e5kulla"

2024-10-13

"An event in Sweden in the 17th Century creates a hysteria driven by terrified parents convinced witches are abducting their children."

6 "Ireland: Possessed by the Devil"

2024-10-04

"Cinematic reconstruction, analysis and expert interviews tell the story of demonic possession, witch trials, and punishment 18th century Ireland."