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Join us for an author talk with Professor Owen Davies and Dr. Ceri Houlbrook from the University of Hertfordshire, discussing their new book Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present. Discover how folklore shapes our daily lives, from cheese rolling traditions to social media rumors. • Folklore definition and what folklore actually means today • British folklore traditions and American folklore customs explored • How folklore practices became legal evidence in Salem witch trials • The three types of British witches: conflict witches, accidental witches, and outcast witches • Folk devils versus theological devils in witch hunt history • Spectral evidence, pricking tests, touch tests, and folk magic in historical witch accusations • Why debunked theories like the ergot explanation persist in popular culture • How contemporary folklore evolves through podcasts and social media • The ritual year framework and material culture in folklore studies • Magical thinking and supernatural beliefs across cultures • How folklore cycles between revival and decline Whether you’re studying folklore definition, researching folklore examples, or interested in folklore and popular culture, this author talk explores how folklore studies reveals patterns in human behavior across time. Pick up Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present at to support our work and explore opportunities to study folklore at the University of Hertfordshire’s MA folklore program.

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S. Supreme Court case victory. This conversation explores the intersection of witch trial history and American slavery through the curious case of Juliana Cox, a completely fictional Connecticut witch whose story appeared in Maryland newspapers to embarrass Connecticut abolitionists. We consider how missing colonial documents created space for propaganda, examine the real Connecticut witch trials that were hidden for generations, and discuss how witch trial rhetoric became a political weapon in debates over slavery and abolition. Dr.

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Ross shares research on how the Wyllys family papers disappeared into private collections, why Connecticut's witch trial history remained largely unknown until the 20th century, and the deliberate creation of a witch trial hoax borrowed from English folklore sources to serve pro-slavery political goals. Connecticut witch trial records and their disappearance into private collections Connecticut witch trial records and their disappearance into private collections The Amistad trial and Connecticut abolitionist movement The Amistad trial and Connecticut abolitionist movement Fabricated witch trial narratives as political propaganda Fabricated witch trial narratives as political propaganda How pro-slavery advocates compared abolitionists to Salem witch trial accusers How pro-slavery advocates compared abolitionists to Salem witch trial accusers The real witch trials of colonial Connecticut finally documented The real witch trials of colonial Connecticut finally documented Examining bodies for witch marks in colonial New England Examining bodies for witch marks in colonial New England Literary and political uses of witch trial rhetoric in 19th century America Literary and political uses of witch trial rhetoric in 19th century America Dr. Richard Ross III is a historian and Professor Emeritus from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where he taught a seminar on New England witch trials for over ten years. He is the author of Before Salem: Witch Hunting in the Connecticut River Valley, 1647-1663 and has conducted extensive research on colonial Connecticut witch trials and 19th century American social history. Connecticut witch trials, slavery and witchcraft, Amistad trial, abolition movement, colonial Connecticut, witch trial propaganda, Richard Ross historian, Alice Young witch trial, Connecticut abolitionists, slavery history, colonial New England, witch trial records, 19th century America, anti-slavery movement, political propaganda, witch hunt history, Maryland newspapers The Thing About Witch Hunts explores historical witch trials and contemporary witch persecution worldwide. Buy Book: Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present Enjoy this in-depth author interview with New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Kent.

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Kathleen opens up about her writing process, her journey from aspiring writer to published novelist, and the craft behind transforming family history into compelling historical fiction.

Kathleen's debut novel, The Heretic's Daughter, tells the story of her ancestor Martha Carrier, who was executed during the Salem Witch Trials on August 19, 1692. Martha was from Andover, the town with the most accused witches was blamed for a smallpox epidemic that killed 13 people. Even when her children were tortured into confessing against her, Martha refused to admit to crimes she didn't commit.

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Women accused of witchcraft face a devastating reality: up to 90% suffer from severe depression, PTSD rates exceed 80%, and many live in camps for over 20 years. They've lost everything: family, livelihood, dignity, and hope. But mental health support alone isn't enough. As one survivor told Amadu: "I can sleep now, but when I lovegra women wake up, I'm hungry. Initiatives that combine mental health intervention with economic empowerment, creating sustainable change through advocacy, rehabilitation, therapy, livelihood training, and community engagement is being explored.

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This locally-developed model addresses both psychological trauma and practical survival needs. Ghana faces a 98% mental health treatment gap with fewer than 200 psychologists for 30+ million people. Yet TOLEC is proving that culturally-grounded, resource-conscious solutions can work, from teletherapy programs to training religious leaders as mental health advocates. TOLEC's work extends to prison mental health, maternal psychological care, youth substance abuse prevention, and school-based interventions, all driven by data and local innovation. International collaboration opportunities exist in capacity building, research partnerships, digital health technology, and advocacy. This episode offers invaluable insights for aspiring novelists and historical fiction writers, covering everything from research techniques to finding your voice as a writer.

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Hosted by End Witch Hunts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Sarah Jack. Buy the Book: Before Salem: Witch Hunting in the Connecticut River Valley 1647-1663 Buy the Book: Contagion in Prussia, 1831 Historian Mary W. Craig returns to discuss her new book, *A History of Scottish Witches: The Devil’s Handmaidens, which traces the arc from the 1563 Witchcraft Act through its abolition in 1736. Craig explores how beliefs that had existed for generations became capital crimes, examining the theological frameworks, political upheavals, and social structures that shaped prosecutions. The conversation moves from John Knox’s influence on Scottish law to the chaos of 1661-62, when local courts abandoned proper procedures.

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Drawing on trial records and historical documents, Craig discusses who was accused, how interrogations were conducted, and why the trauma made Scottish descendants harder to trace than their New England counterparts. She also reflects on what medieval Scottish communities believed before the Reformation and how those beliefs were reinterpreted. *A History of Scottish Witches* will be available February 2025 from Pen and Sword Books and is now available for pre-order. **Keywords:** Scottish witch trials, Mary W. Craig, Scottish history, 1563 Witchcraft Act, Reformation Scotland, historical research, witch trial records, social history, legal history Scotland Buy the Book: A History of Scottish Witches: The Devil's Handmaidens Buy the Book: A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking Buy the Book: The Hammer of Witches Clinical health psychologist Peter Mintir Amadu explains the hidden mental health emergency affecting nearly 500 women accused of witchcraft in Northern Ghana and the innovative model transforming their lives. Whether you're working on your first novel or looking to deepen your craft, Kathleen's experience and teaching expertise provide practical guidance for writers at every level.

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Understanding that transformation requires understanding Hartford’s breaking point. Understanding how communities fracture, how institutions fail their people, and how fear finds convenient targets in those who don’t fit strict norms teaches us to recognize these patterns, whether in 1663 Hartford or anywhere scapegoating takes root. This is the story of what happened when a doctor’s patient became a witch. And eventually, when a community chose differently. In May 2023, Connecticut officially absolved all 34 witch trial victims.

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The Thing About Witch Hunts examines historical witch trials and contemporary persecution patterns worldwide. Hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack explore the context that makes scapegoating possible and how communities can choose differently.* End Witch Hunts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Listen to more CT Witch Trials Podcast Episodes Buy the Book: Before Salem: Witch Hunting in the Connecticut River Valley 1647-1663 What books should I read about the Connecticut Witch Trials? How did 19th century Maryland pro-slavery advocates weaponize witch trial narratives against Connecticut abolitionists? Returning guest Dr. Richard Ross III reveals a fabricated 1848 witch trial story designed to discredit Connecticut's anti-slavery movement following the Amistad U.