When you’re wandering about a historic place, what voices do you hear echoing off the walls? Are they the ones you learnt about at school – or do you wonder about the shadowy, quiet voices that may have gone unheard? Speaking with Shadows is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian’s Wall in the far North, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out six stories from the hidden corners of England’s history.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/speakingwithshadows
episode 5: Bonus Episode: Tracing the Origins of Witchcraft Beliefs
In this bonus episode you’ll hear the extended interview with Professor Diane Purkiss from episode 5 of the podcast. In her discussion, Diane explores the origins of witchcraft beliefs and how the figure of the witch was born.
This episode contains content that may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Visit our episode page to learn more about Joan of Navarre's accusation of witchcraft and imprisonment at Pevensey Castle.
Speaking with Shadows is brought to you by English Heritage.
Presenter: Josie Long
Producer: Katharine Kerr for Fresh Air
Contributor: Diane Purkiss, Professor of English Literature (Keble College, University of Oxford)
www.english-heritage.org.uk/speakingwithshadows
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