Witchcraft: Crash Course European History

The video explores the historical context of witchcraft in Europe, focusing on Joan of Arc's execution, the widespread belief in unseen powers, and the depiction of witchcraft in art and culture. It discusses the influence of the Malleus Maleficarum on witch hunts, the trials and executions that followed, and the eventual decline of witch persecutions in the 18th century as scientific understanding grew.

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