Part 2/2 The 17th Century Witch Trials in Iceland

Restless Times in History

The final episode in the story of the 17th century witch trials in Iceland, that saw the fear of the devil and mistrust of magic weave its way into a rural society, which had in former times viewed magic as akin to wisdom, and had placed no particular importance on the devil.

In this episode we shall explore 2 harrowing stories, which highlight the devasting consequences for all involved, when one person is accussed, charged, and condemned of being a witch. The episode concludes with possible answers as to why the witch trials started - and why they ended.