Something True 6: Häxprocesser

Something True by Idle Thumbs

May 2, 201700:14:50Society & Culture

Who was this mysterious boy from the city of Gävle? Johan came to Stockholm in 1676, an orphan. His mother had been executed. Executed because Johan accused her of being a witch. And he was just getting started. Stockhol...

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