Wife-Swapping Magician of the Tudor Court

Wife-Swapping Magician of the Tudor Court

The 16th century was a dangerous time to be talking about magic and hidden forces, so how did John Dee end up being invited into Elizabeth I's court?


He was an astronomer, occultist and alchemist who dedicated his life to understanding how celestial activity influenced life on earth.


What happened when he thought angels told him to swap wives with another mystic? How did his influence impact the Tudor court? And why was he never accused of witchcraft?


Joining Kate today is Rachel Morris, author of The Years of the Wizard: The Strange History and Home Life of Renaissance Magicians.


This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.


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