Royal Witches: 15th Century Women Fall Foul of Political Shenanigans

Royal Witches: 15th Century Women Fall Foul of Political Shenanigans

When you think of witchcraft in earlier centuries, you probably think of stereotypically wizened women, huddled around cauldrons or casting curses. You probably wouldn't immediately think of royal witches.

Yet within the space of a single century, there were four women in England's royal family that fell prey to witchcraft accusations. Whether they actually practiced witchcraft is unknown, and quite honestly, it's unlikely they did. Rather, the accusations served a political purpose for those around them.

So who were Joan of Navarre, Eleanor Cobham, Jacquetta of Luxembourg, and Elizabeth Woodville?

Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!

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