Have you heard the latest? From helpful household spirits to the queen of Louisiana Voodoo and the inquisitor who ended a witchhunt, season five of Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft continues to bring you the best true stories of all things magical!
New episode today! The experience of falling asleep only to be awakened by terror, realizing you cannot move and feeling something pressing on your chest, is surprisingly common in human experience, though the entity that one sees—or not—often depends on cultural expectations. Night-hag, demon, or invisible assailant, in this special Halloween episode and season four finale, I bring you the story of the “Night-Mare.”
The hauntings at Knowehead House, Islandmagee, led to Ireland's last witch trial. Hear how one woman's death and another's affliction filled a community with fear in "Knowehead."
How did one girl's affliction lead to Ireland's last witch trial? Listen to "Knowehead" now at enchantedpodcast.net or wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio.
New episode! In 1575 inquisitors in northern Italy discovered the benandanti, spiritual soldiers who fought witches in ritual night battles to defend the season's harvest. When records obscure reality, who can find the truth?
New episode! Explore the Oracle of Delphi, her prophecies, and attempts by modern researchers to explain the oracle’s gift. Who was this priestess, and what power did she hold over the ancient Mediterranean world?
New episode! In “A Wicked Song,” I bring you the story of the life and many deaths of Grigori Rasputin. Was he a spiritual guide, a faith healer, or a wielder of occult forces?
Have you heard the latest? Cardinal Richelieu must solve a bizarre mystery: the demonic possession of a group of nuns. In this episode, we explore the trial of Urbain Grandier and the possessions at Loudun. What happens when desire becomes obsession?
New episode of Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft! In "Hidden Folk," we examine three stories of the Yuletide habits of Iceland’s elves. Who's ready for an elf party?