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The rise and fall of Matthew Hopkins, Witchfinder General
What really happened when a breakdown of the legal system in the English Civil War fuelled a series of witch-hunts? In this 10-Minute Talk, Professor Ronald Hutton FBA delves into England's witch trials and Matthew Hopki...
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The rise and fall of Matthew Hopkins, Witchfinder General is an episode from 10-Minute Talks by The British Academy. What really happened when a breakdown of the legal system in the English Civil War fuelled a series of witch-hunts? In this...
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Published Apr 11, 2025, 13:07 long, audio available.
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What really happened when a breakdown of the legal system in the English Civil War fuelled a series of witch-hunts? In this 10-Minute Talk, Professor Ronald Hutton FBA delves into England's witch trials and Matthew Hopkins, the self-proclaimed Witchfinder General. For more from The British Academy’s Folklore Reimagined season, visit our website: Speaker: Professor Ronald Hutton FBA This podcast is for informative and educational purposes. 10-Minute Talks are a series of pre-recorded talks from Fellows of the British Academy screened on YouTube and also available on all podcasting platforms. Find out more about the British Academy: For future events, visit our website:
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