Season 6 Episode 1
(Episode 91)
Season 6 of The Folklore Podcast kicks off with a special feature length interview.
Lecturer and historian Dr Thomas Waters discusses some of the research which comprises his book 'Cursed Britain - a history of witchcraft and black magic in modern times'. Having spent 12 years trawling the case records in order to write this book, Thomas discusses some fascinating aspects of witchcraft belief and accusation which took place far later in our history than we might at first think.
The conversation also looks at some of the famous practitioners and researchers in the field and covers both tragic and positive events in our history.
This episode carries a content warning for its discussion of modern day witchcraft and abuse cases.
If you enjoy this episode of the podcast, please consider clicking here to support the show.
(Episode 91)
Season 6 of The Folklore Podcast kicks off with a special feature length interview.
Lecturer and historian Dr Thomas Waters discusses some of the research which comprises his book 'Cursed Britain - a history of witchcraft and black magic in modern times'. Having spent 12 years trawling the case records in order to write this book, Thomas discusses some fascinating aspects of witchcraft belief and accusation which took place far later in our history than we might at first think.
The conversation also looks at some of the famous practitioners and researchers in the field and covers both tragic and positive events in our history.
This episode carries a content warning for its discussion of modern day witchcraft and abuse cases.
If you enjoy this episode of the podcast, please consider clicking here to support the show.
Guest Biography
Dr Thomas Waters is an expert on the history of witchcraft and magic and a teacher of history at Imperial College London and the Workers' Educational Association. Born in Sheffield in 1983, he was educated at the universities of Leeds and Oxford, and currently lives in Nottinghamshire.
You can read a review of the book Cursed Britain here.
Dr Thomas Waters is an expert on the history of witchcraft and magic and a teacher of history at Imperial College London and the Workers' Educational Association. Born in Sheffield in 1983, he was educated at the universities of Leeds and Oxford, and currently lives in Nottinghamshire.
You can read a review of the book Cursed Britain here.