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Why did witches confess?

Marion Gibson reveals the real stories of people accused of witchcraft in the 17th century

Charlotte Vosper

Published: August 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM

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Who were the people that were accused of witchcraft in the 1640s British witch trials? And why did they confess to being in league with the devil? In this episode, Marion Gibson breaks down the trial and interrogation records left behind by the witch hunters, to reveal the real stories of the individuals who were accused.

Speaking to Charlotte Vosper, Marion explains why so many of these seemingly ordinary individuals actually agreed to the witchcraft accusations...

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Charlotte VosperContent producer

Charlotte Vosper is a content producer at HistoryExtra