The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, Rituals & the Patriarchy

A Seed Talks evening lecture on the history of witchcraft and how patriarchal ideas shaped the image of the witch, followed by a Q&A.

Dr Debora Moretti, a social historian specialising in the history of magic and witchcraft, examines the real-life stories of individuals tried by the Roman Inquisition during the early modern period. The talk explores the lives, beliefs and magical practices of both women and men accused of witchcraft, questioning the assumption that witchcraft was solely a female crime. Doors open at 7pm with the talk starting at 7:30pm, followed by a Q&A.