In this episode, hosts Gil Mitchell and Ariel Tatum unpack the true life events and historical figures that haunt The Witch of Edmonton. They work with Goodcole's Pamphlet that relays the sad (and salacious) story of the real-life Elizabeth Sawyer and immerse listeners in the sordid tale be performing a dramatic staging of excerpts from the pamphlet. Gil and Ariel also interweave details of King James's fascination and fear of witches to demonstrate how The Witch of Edmonton works as a sign of its time. And there are ferrets.
Content Note: This episode contains depictions of hanging, as well as descriptions of violence. It also deals with heavy topics including the prosecution of individuals for witchcraft. Listener discretion is suggested.
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