What happened when a convent of terrified nuns claimed to be possessed by demons?
In 1632, 17 Ursuline nuns in Loudun, western France, claimed they were tormented by evil spirits sent by a charismatic priest with powerful enemies. But behind the supernatural drama lay a dangerous web of sexual scandal, religious hysteria and political intrigue.
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Professor Sarah Ferber to investigate one of the most notorious witchcraft and possession trials in French history.
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Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.
All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.
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