Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft
Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft brings you the most fascinating stories from the history of all things magical. Produced and hosted by an award-winning historian, episodes of Enchanted feature atmospheric music, dramatic performances, in-depth historical analysis, and a deep connection to the people and events that shaped the past. New episode on the first Friday of every month.
Podcasting since 2020 • 72 episodes
Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft
Latest Episodes
Secrets and Marvels
Albertus Magnus, the thirteenth-century polymath known as the Universal Doctor, had a problem. To some, he was the greatest natural philosopher of his age. To others, he was a dangerous sorcerer who built talking automatons, disguised himself a...
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Season 7
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Episode 71
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25:25
The Grand Cophta
In 1785, a scandal broke that would captivate all of Europe, destroy reputations, and help light the fuse of revolution. At its center stood three remarkable figures: an ambitious con artist who claimed royal blood, a desperate prince of the ch...
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Season 7
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Episode 70
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25:44
Winter It Is Coming On
Picture masked figures appearing at your door on a dark winter's evening, their faces hidden behind soot and disguise, ready to perform ancient rituals of death and resurrection. This is mumming, a tradition stretching back centuries. From medi...
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Season 7
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Episode 69
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24:45
Positively Do Not Open
Haunted dolls are a cornerstone of folklore and popular culture. Our enduring fascination with them may stem from the fact that they occupy the uncanny valley, where their lifelike resemblance to humans both captivates and disturbs us. This epi...
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Season 6
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Episode 68
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24:09
