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: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/seasons/folklore-reimagined/ 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: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/ For future events, visit our website: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/ Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://email.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/p/6P7Q-5PO/newsletter
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