History
Station:
National Geographic (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2024-09-29
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This exciting six-part series brings the world of so-called witches and witch-hunters vividly to life using cinematic recreations and testimony from the most respected historians and experts working in the field today. The events surrounding six of the world's worst and most fascinating witch trials are brought thrillingly to life with contemporary interpretation and analysis shedding a fresh light on the reasons for these terrifying deaths and miscarriages of justice. With stories from Germany, Scotland, England, Sweden, the USA and Ireland.
There is no Next Episode of Witches: Truth Behind the Trials planned.
S1E3 - Scotland – The King and The Witches
The terrifying true story of the first major witch trials in Scotland.
Air Date: 03 Oct 2024 20:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - England – The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade
Witch-hunters torture so-called witches during England's Civil War.
Air Date: 03 Oct 2024 20:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Sweden – The Legend of Båkulla
Swedish children telling stories of a place they were taken to by witches.
Air Date: 03 Oct 2024 20:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Ireland – Possessed By The Devil
A terrifying tale of demonic possession in a witch trial in Ireland.
Air Date: 03 Oct 2024 20:00 (CDT)