Wealth, Power, and Witches with Gemma Hollman (ep 78)

Show Notes:

Credits:
Host: Carol Ann Lloyd
Guest: Gemma Hollman
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Summary:
Accusations of witchcraft were uncommon in England during the
Middle Ages. But over a period of 70 years, four women who were
related to each other and held positions of power and authority
were accused of using witchcraft to kill or influence the
King.

Author Gemma Hollman explores these political accusations and the
ways through which women were manipulated and controlled by these
claims. Her book, Royal Witches, places Joan of Navarre, Eleanor
Cobham, Jacquetta of Luxembourg, and Elizabeth Woodville in the
context of their times of political power grabs and wars for
control of the kingdom. She joins us to discuss Royal
Witches.



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