Witch-Hunting in European and World History - Ronald Hutton

This lecture confronts the worldwide phenomenon of the persecution of suspected witches, now a serious, contemporary problem condemned by the UN in 2021. It will show what has been unusual about Europe in this global pattern, and why the notorious early modern witch hunts there commenced and ended. This lecture was recorded by Ronald Hutton on 5th June 2024 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/wa...