Jonathan Brown and Julie Miller talk about the witchcraft trials that took place in Maldon, Essex, during the 16th century.

England in the 16th century is being transformed by the Reformation from top to bottom. But one element of medieval religious belief remains: the crime of witchcraft. In the river town of Maldon in Essex, a series of witch trials sweep the town at this time, covering Maldon in darkness...

Cover artwork: "Comfort of a Bed of Roses" by James Gillray, courtesy of Look and Learn History Picture Archive.

Music by Lexin Music from Pixabay.