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The Witch Hunts

Season 1 Episode 4 | 53m 44s

What started Britain's century of bloody witch hunts? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of one supposed witch, whose case lit the fuse for the state-sanctioned killing of thousands.

Aired: 10/01/22 | Expires: 10/30/22
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