E35 • The Vardø Witch Trials

What’s that in the water? A shape-shifting seal out to murder some sailors? Sure, let’s go with that. Today Christine and Em take us back to 16th-century Norway, and the three waves of witch trials that plagued an isolated fishing village. There were unbelievable accusations, vicious torture methods, and a judge who finally put an end to it all (bless). Get ready to brush up on your Demonology for... the Vardø Witch Trials 🌊 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Take a tour through the dark arts with Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz! Every week, these two friends summon accounts of mystical objects, perverse events, and people who had an appetite for the occult. Into the witch’s brew we go… Rituals is a Spotify Original from Parcast. New episodes Mondays!