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

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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.