Join us as we explore Magic in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. We will discuss the types of magic in the period, from herbal healing to transmutation. The Christian beliefs about magic are also covered. Evil magic or witchcraft in the period will be explored in a future video.

References for this video
On Grimoires
Grimoires: A History of Magic Books by Owen Davies, Oxford University, 2009.

On the CunningFolk
CunningFolk: Popular Magic in English History by Owen Davies, Oxford University, 2003.

On Corpse Eating and the Apothecary
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/histor...

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