About this Event
Get into the Halloween spirit with this entertaining talk, looking back at witches in Irish history.
Historian Dr Robyn Atcheson will take you on a journey from medieval murderesses and agricultural hijinks right up to Ireland's last witch trial. We will look at what people believed, how to identify a witch and the influence of the European witch-hunting craze.
As an historian of women, Robyn has a wealth of knowledge about how women were treated throughout Irish history. Through this talk, she will use real historical sources to explore why women were predominantly accused of being witches.
Due to content, this talk is suitable for adults and secondary school-age children.
Testimonials for "Something Wicked This Way Comes"
"Great variety of cases explored across the continent. As always, wonderful balance of humour and insightful content"
"Made me think about how history has been packaged and sold."
"Very informative, very seasoned, very witchy."
Event venue & nearby stays
Tower Museum, Union Hall Place, Derry/Londonderry, United Kingdom
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