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Horror in the 17th Century: The Persecution and Execution of Witches

Horror in the 17th Century: The Persecution and Execution of Witches

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Eleanor Johnson
Apr 26, 2024
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As someone who professionally studies, teaches, and writes about horror, I have a pretty strong stomach. But today, I’m queasy. And unfortunately, it’s not because of some fictional work of horror I’ve been streaming on Netflix. It’s because I’ve been reading history books. Specifically, books about the 17th century, and about the persecution and execut…

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