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Halloween Special: Ireland's First Witch-Burning (Kilkenny 1324)
Halloween Special: Ireland's First Witch-Burning (Kilkenny 1324)
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Oct 30, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On November 2nd 1324, Petronilla of Meath, one of 12 people charged with witchcraft in Kilkenny was burned at the stake in the town. She was the first person to suffer this horrendous fate in Irish history. In this festively themed podcast I trace the story behind this fascinating case and those accused and convicted of witchcraft. What actually happened in Kilkenny in 1324? Was Petronilla of Meath a witch? And what were medieval witches supposed to have done anyway?Contact me with any questions, queries and suggestions for future shows at history@irishhistorypodcast.ie For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Oct 30, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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