{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64e89a796854bf00115a70e0/6561dff8d175620012374224?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Real Origins of Witches","description":"<p>Have you ever wondered what the ancient origins of witchcraft is? How did the black-hat-broomstick stereotype emerge? And what causes the waves of witch trials throughout history, right up to the present day?</p><p><br></p><p>Ronald Hutton is back on After Dark to discuss the history of the witch, in an episode from our sister podcast, Betwixt the Sheets. </p><p><br></p><p>This podcast was mixed and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, James Holland, Mary Beard and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Get 50% off your first 3 months with code<a href=\"http://access.historyhit.com/checkout?code=patented&amp;plan=monthly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;</a><a href=\"https://access.historyhit.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=betwixt&amp;plan=monthly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AFTERDARK</a>&nbsp;Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up at&nbsp;<a href=\"http://historyhit.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">historyhit.com/subscribe</a></p><p>You can take part in our listener survey&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","author_name":"History Hit"}