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Jun 2023
27m 20s

Legends 4: Witchy Women

Aaron Mahnke
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The history of witchcraft, from the folklore to the legal trials, is dark enough. But for centuries, people have been whispering legends that are so chilling that they've never been forgotten.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott.

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