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The Paranormal Scholar "if you enjoyed it..."? i enjoyed it so much i got lost listening and was surprised it was over so soon! awesome work here, our beloved scholar. (y)
I'm the 10th great granddaughter of Ann Foster, "Goody Foster". She was accused of witchcraft in Salem. She denied under torture until her daughter and granddaughter were accused. She confessed to save their lives. She died in jail awaiting her execution. This wasn't ergot poisoning. This was young girls afraid of getting in trouble, blaming a slave, then loving all the attention they got. Little bitches acted like they were being attacked by demons when Ann Foster and others were brought in front of them. The people of Salem treat it as something to make money off of, not the deaths of innocent people.
It's been a great many years since then. That said i totally agree with you! Human nature seldom changes and it's within our nature to give up our own safety and if need be our lives to protect our children. Ann foster more than likely never ever gave it a 2nd thought. As for her accusers well it seems mob mentality never changed either. Be proud of your ancestor and thanks for sharing.
Young lady, I can confidently say that out of all the channels with ppl narrating scary stories, the paranormal, etc, you are my favorite to hear. Your documentaries are extremely intriguing and put together in a fantastic way; the editing and visuals timing with your voice, shit is perfect. But yeah chica, keep up the good work. It's going to take you to places you didn't even fathom you'd be at.
I was sort of half listening to your videos while doing other things when the story about the washer woman witch came on. I know what was wrong with those kids. They had a condition called Ehlers Danlos syndrome. It causes joints to over extend and dislocate spontaneously. It can cause low blood flow to the brain causing people with it to stare off into space or be unable to remember a word. They would look bewitched and like their tongues were being held. People with EDS usually have a host of other medical conditions that go along with it. One of those conditions is Dysautonomia. The brain is not able to control the autonomic system well. It causes heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sometimes seizures which would cause the body arching. Now off to listen to this again as I would like to look into it further.
These documentary-style videos are the best and really help your channel stand out from other "Let's Read"-style horror narrators. You separate fact from conjecture in a clear way, then show how they relate to each other. Basically, you come across like you're an actual scholar. Props!
+Jack Absolute There is also a rare form of Tourette's that causes exactly the same type of things. I forget the name of it, but I saw a documentary on that form of Tourrete's which shows a boy of about 16 exhibiting the same things.
Makes sense when you think of all the sharp objects around and so much unsanitary conditions it's no wonder. From there all they could do is start pointing fingers.
6:35 I get the joke now in Monty Python's movie "The search for the holy grail". And to the rest of the video: If people were indigenous -> They are demons , they must be cleansed or Christianity must be brought to them by force. If people (In Europe) were trying to preserve their ancient believes,rituals or herb medicine healing -> Burn them,they're witches. But you shake your head and say: Humans were crazy those days, but not much is changed fellow human. Now-days people interested by the metaphysical are rejected by modern scientists, people who care for nature are called Hippies, people who believe in the supernatural are scolded and the ones who want to make you think about something are called "Edgy". It is the same as the medieval only in milder position. Those days you would be burned on a stake and vanish in smoke, now-days you will be ridiculed until you repudiate your own opinion.
Your upload always makes my day,I really enjoy watching your videos,your voice and explanations are very pleasant to listen,your channel is one of the best UA-cam channels.
If you liked this, I strongly recommend Czech film "Kladivo na čarodějnice" (Czech for "malleus maleficarum"). It is the classic work of Otakar Vávra, and a must-see for everyone interested in realistic portrayal of the theme.
I think how it's so ironic that women were automatically looked upon as evil yet it was men who did all of the torture and execution's. This is what happens when stupidity, religion, fear and free reign get out of hand.
I find this documentary a very well put one! As a witch, it's a little hard to find things that aren't super grating on my nerves, lol. I find it interesting that in Pope Innocent's decree, there wasn't actually an order to start killing witches nor did the church actually expressly give those orders out but it certainly didn't stop the bloodshed at all. I know also that you mentioned that the speculation as to why there was so much violence towards witches that if ever wanted to, I would love to discuss with you!
Love your videos. Ur narration makes the videos better then anyone else's. Your voice in it's self makes the story more interesting. The narration the music the pictures everything fits perfect. I don't feel like I'm watching just a UA-cam video. I hope someone in tv hears your voice. They would hire u to narrate documentarys in a heartbeat. I can honestly say that I have clicked videos on subjects that I'm very interested in but turned it off with in a few min because of how it's being narrated and the sound of the voice. I could watch and re watch your videos. I recommend it to everyone to watch them
The symptoms the children suffered are similar to those of strychnine poisoning, which include agitation, fear or apprehension, painful muscle spasms, and tightness in the jaw. One symptom in particular that matches the description given in historical records is, due to severe muscle contractions, uncontrollable arching of the neck and back.
I just came across your channel, and enjoy it immensely! This is very well done and it's evident that you put a lot of work into each video. Your voice is very calm and soothing, and have excellent breath control. (An added bonus is that you don't practice any strange verbal tics!) New subscriber, and now binge-watching your playlist.
Three of my ancestors were punished for being bokkenrijders. One was tortured to death and hanged, one died in prison and luckily my auntie was one of the few lucky to escape prison and punishment. The trials were mostly based on confessions under torture. There were so many families left behind broken. That kind of shit is why church and state need to stay seperated.
Very sad. Killing innocent people for no reason. I am pagan and I practice the craft. I can tell you we don"t kill people.We take an oath to harm none. Still today it is still misunderstood thanks to the mind controlling media. I would like to see more videos like this. I love your channel!
I used to practice witchcraft and sorcery, and made quite a few friends who called themselves "wiccan." A few of them didn't use what they knew for good or to benefit others. So, yes, there are those who do use magic for evil.
Well not all witches are pagan or wiccan, nor do all witches take an oath to harm none. Unfortunately there are witches using their craft for weird and bad things. But it is good that the one's who are wiccan and/or follow the Rede keep informing people about the positive sides of witchcraft.
+ The Paranormal Scholar Great video. I like your work and the way you narrate your videos and do your research and homework. Your videos are very much among the best, as they cover many of the lesser known chapters of history and stand head and shoulders above most similar channels, which simply rehash the same tales which are old hat to even the most casual listener that has sat in a world history class. Your narration style, the way your videos are put together and presented, and the research you put into your videos is truly impressive. Equally as entertaining is reading the comment sections, where hypocrites that claim to be Christian verbally assault "Wiccans", "Satanists", and various idiots that are just as clueless about the occult as some hypocrites are with their versions of Christianity. Your well put together videos and the high comedy of the comment section make for good, informative entertainment. Well done.
What insanity prevailed in those times. Amazing how many accused poisoners were considered witches. Like poison doesn't work on its own? I so appreciate your diligence in resrarch. I pray to all my gods that this never happens again, but I see it coming on a racial basis, as well as a religious one. We need to strive together to make sure this never ever happens again.
+Kati OBrien You are welcome - I am pleased you found this informative. And yes, as I was researching I too could see those same unfortunate links to modernity. Sadly, fear of difference is a repeated problem in history.
this insanity still prevails today, Whether its Christians doing it to witches in Africa, atheists slaughtering Christians and Buddhists in communist Asia or muslims doing it to christians and jews in the middle east this insanity has occurred forever and will likely occur forever. and then lets not forget pagan persecutions of christians like in the Roman empire.
Ariel Dancer ~ Very sad indeed , More human beings have been killed in the name of " God " than will ever be saved by it . Peculiar behavior , the slaughter of the innocent ,for those who profess to be followers of a god of love and his son , the prince of peace , wouldn't you say .............
@@juanvilla6572 read the history or at least watch this video one more time more carefully, most of the witch trials were conducted in protestant countries and by the protestant church not catholics. It is embrassing to post comments displaying such ignorance... Catholic church never participated in witchhunting mass hysteria, it was a protestant phenomenon. The only people executed by catholics were accused of herecy and in far lesser numbers than all acused witches by protestants. Read your history man!
It’s very sad that these terrible people calling themselves Christians were murdering people while calling them witches. These people doing these acts were the true devils. What ignorance and hatred! Wow!
People say monsters are terrifying and some are indeed scary and deadly but I fear humans more. They do unspeakable things to each other. Humans are the most dangerous and deadly species on this plant than any other life form.
Greetings Scholar du Paranormál! I appreciate your productions. You have helped me find more interests that I may research from historical viewpoints. I found this in my researches⬇ Tony Robinson has a really interesting 3 part Quasi-Documentary/Exploration series called; 'SuperStitionS." the imminent scholar of Ancidnt& Modern History& Witches& Witchcraft is featured! I so enjoy Mr. Hutton each time I get to learn from him! He does many fun historical documentaries with Dr Ruth Goodman lil Tudor Village Life etc. It's very fun. In Superstisions, Tony, historically accurately, shows how they captured these unfortunate souls as 'witches' and how they may be tried or tested. It's amazingly brutal. Thanks for the in treating content
How does that make sense? Float=witch drown=innocent? "Uh Mr. Hopkins they all drowned! " "nevermind the witch hunt then. Divide their property amongst us! Sorry for killing all your relatives. "
My 10th GGrandfather was John Proctor. The movie "The Crucible" was very loosely based on his life in Salem Village. Both he and his wife owned a tavern located outside the Village. He didn't have an affair with his accuser. She was 12 yrs old and fired for doing a lousy job working for Mary Proctor; why she accused Mary. There was also a land dispute with a neighbor involved. She was executed after John because she was pregnant, but as soon as she had the child she was hung. I have the entire transcript of Johns trial with my genealogy records. A lot of those accused admitted to witchcraft to be spared from execution.
Wow, that is really interesting, and extremely tragic. Thank you for sharing. I am hoping to do a second part to this video which specifically focuses on the events at Salem. Hopefully I can do justice to all those who lost their lives' memories.
You can find copies of the Salem witchcraft trials on Ancestry now I believe. They're pretty interesting to read but they're written in old English. Growing up in MA I had documentation literally at my fingertips! Strange times back then.
i am a wiccan my self and i even get treated like i am a evil person by some people. which i am not at all just cause i am a wiccan does not mean i am evil makes me sad how people still think of witches these days.
Try to understand us. Power corrupts, and as I former Occultist and today a born again Christian I confirme this with all my might. I went from wanting small things like seeing if magick was real and having a bit of "innocent" fun with it, to casting curses on people, trying to augment my intelligence by rituals, make myself invisible by asking demons give me a hand, and fianlly become basically a metamorphe. Maybe you haven't yet come at that point where you realize that as you do not believe in God there is no objective reference for morality, and that therefore everything goes as long as you have the means to fulfill your will. A will which will become stranger over time.
I was hoping that this was about the pre-Salem Witch trials here in America, the Hartford, Connecticut Witch Trials, 30 years before the Salem Witch Trials.
Christelle Paige its okay, you can believe what you want. Your comment was unneeded though. And in the end youre just another fanatic placing your opinion where it doesn't belong.
Christelle Paige on a side note... Ive no idea why respecting nature and all living things... harming no one or ourselves... is in any way considered to be satanic. Why can't you just respect other peoples beliefs rather than trying to shove yours down others throats? It really is quite unnecessary.
Christelle Paige some wiccans practice abortion yes... however I think you should ask someone personally about their opinion rather than damning a whole group of people. I do not agree with abortion unless it is in the case of rape. I think children are gifts and whether it is unexpected or not one needs to learn to deal with the consequences of being irresponsible. HOWEVER, if someone were to go through with it i would much rather it be in a safe hospital environment rather then a botched surgery that could end both of their lives. Im not saying its right but people will do as they will. It is not my place to judge them.
Many of us know these stories, but now what I am curious about is if these same reactions of those women were happening on the trials today (just hypothetically speaking) what the nowaday physicians and psychologists would diagnose? I am just so so curious, as it seems that we don't see such behaviour anymore at all...
It seems you are not considering the fact of strychnine poisoning causing the same physical effects. Or possibly a fungus on the rye they made their bread from. Unfortunately I can’t remember specifically however I will say that it was very interesting to watch this episode and that I watch many of your episodes on UA-cam and find them extremely interesting thank you so much.
There's a great documentary on the witchfinder general and his...buddies that you can find on youtube called "Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder", you can find it under "A century of Murder" in two parts...about 45min each. Really great further watching with a lot of re-enactments and stuff. Also if any fans of the paranormal scholar watch star trek...the cardassian trial system reminds me of the witch hunts...guilty...and the courts only exist to prove them guilty regardless and feed the machine of the idea of witches.
and also anyone interested in early witchcraft...new england witchcraft, etc. should watch The VVitch. It's not only a great horror but uses period accurate language, situations, and clothing and it's really good.
I've always wondered if a couple of actual witches are what caused the witch hysteria? Maybe there were a couple people practicing witchcraft and after finding that, people went kind of nuts thinking witches were everywhere. Either way so many innocent people lost their lives it's a terribly sad situation.
very nice video I know quite a bit about sorcery and witch craft as I was a former occultist. I'm still working up the courage and time to mail u my story just put me down as anonymous when I do k. I was a way of the left hand path, sorcerer who pulled rituals from the original golden dawn methods, before it was fashionable and all these people popped up online saying you can have infinite knowledge. I didn't view dark entities as solely evil depending on how you referred to them and communicated. They're stuck here just as we are. A friend from the internet and my Catholic Church is what saved me from the occult and dark magik. The witches hammer was just as evil as the witches they were hunting who were way to smart to really be caught they headed west and south towards the capital cities of the new world. Any way just thought I'd toss that out . Great documentary , as always.
Hi Paranormal Scholar :) i have to correct you on Denmarks last witch... Her name was first of all Anne Palles, and she was executioned in 1693 :) Just a little correction, i still have more to see of this awesome video ;-)
Glad you're enjoying it, David! Yes, Palles was the last to be legally executed for witchcraft in Denmark. However, there are other 'executions' which are said to have happened, performed outside of the law as a sort of mob justice, including Anna Klemens in the 19th century. Sadly, belief in and fear of witches took a very long time to die out - if it even has, entirely, today!
321scully Id like to point out that this happens Everywhere and that atheist countries killed more religious people and continue to kill more than christianity ever did.
321scully yeah but that's kind of what most atheists do.. The difference between atheist nations and Christian ones, however, is most Christians nations experienced these sort of moments of madness only briefly, atheist nations seem to run on them.
It's interesting that the methods of testing if a person was a witch (water trials etcetera) were exactly the same as those recommended by the Mesopotamians, what some Christians would call heathens So they copied the methods of those they considered to be "evil" to root out "evil"?
One minute and 50 seconds. Why is there a fucking grey alien 👽, in an old ass painting right there?! It's definitely supposed to be one...Even look at the long fingers.
Of note, perhaps, is when witches existed as soothsayers and magic practitioners among the Anglo Saxons in heathen times their were two forms of the word as English was gendered, Wicca (“Wikka”), male, wicce (“witche”), female. In old English literature the male form, Wicca, is more common indicating most “witches” were men. But it’s the less widespread female form that survived into Early Modern English as witch as a pejorative. It’s inescapable that this reflected an increasing misogyny being promoted through society, especially in England.
I actually live in Kilkenny where Alice kytelers lived even tho I am from cork just a heads up it pronounced ,kiteller , she also escaped to England and broke out of prison after that no one knows where she went poor petronella tho
We learn from history. being pagan I understand ppl will try to through holy water on me lol I have a daughter that goes to public school many of the kids go to our neighborhood church. she was invited to attend Wednesday night youth group. I took the her cause she wanted to go...had a guy ask if i would be attednding the adult bible study...I explained I was pagan but my daughter was invited to attend and I brought her. he asked me why i left her come...I was like cause i am not a Nazi lol she wanted to come. she had a choice in her belief system. he looked at me like I was crazy. he told me he was just surprised I was so open.... lol
xisobelx373 I said no the way I did cause i am not ashamed and I'm not gonna lie to avoid anything. they wasn't a dick about it. I hope it puts in prospective that I don't go around dancing naked in the moon light lol
Kudos to you for letting your daughter choose her beliefs. I think the parents could show their child their own beliefs, but ultimately the child should be able to choose what they want to believe in. Plus most people aren't used to other people being accepting of other beliefs and will go ballistic for someone having a different belief. Really dumb in my opinion, but I'm more of the live and let live ideology.
Salem MA is still a creepy ass place with a lot of sketchy shanningans going on late at night, not to mention the countless amount of missing animal posters. Very weird.
Just found your channel - first video, and automatic subscriber. Sad times - but the more things change, the more the stay the same. Witches then, take your pick now.
I love stories like this because it's based on real true stories it's my first time watching your videos and I love them keep up the great work because they were killing innocent people they even accused Giles Corey of practicing witch craft and while they were piling the stones to his chest he told them to keep piling the stones onto his chest they wanted him to confess for doing witch craft and he said he's not going to confess for some thing that he didn't do that made me feel some type of way because deep down in my heart I believe that Giles Corey was telling the truth that he didn't practice witch craft and they said that when you go to the cemetery in Salem if you see Giles Corey spirit and he says anything to you you will pass away I hope that I'm saying it right
So if you're not guilty: you will be tortured to death to confess of something you didn't do to get killed (burned) right after that. Cool. Seems like a fair trial.
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The Paranormal Scholar "if you enjoyed it..."? i enjoyed it so much i got lost listening and was surprised it was over so soon! awesome work here, our beloved scholar. (y)
+Kyle Jimenez Ha, wow! Thank you! I am so pleased to read that you enjoyed this, especially as the topic was great for me to research.
+The Golden Scorpion Thank you!
The Paranormal Scholar please do Q&A
Sounds like the Goodwin children had ergot poisoning.
I'm the 10th great granddaughter of Ann Foster, "Goody Foster". She was accused of witchcraft in Salem. She denied under torture until her daughter and granddaughter were accused. She confessed to save their lives. She died in jail awaiting her execution. This wasn't ergot poisoning. This was young girls afraid of getting in trouble, blaming a slave, then loving all the attention they got. Little bitches acted like they were being attacked by demons when Ann Foster and others were brought in front of them. The people of Salem treat it as something to make money off of, not the deaths of innocent people.
What if the real witches were the Paris girls themselves?
It's been a great many years since then. That said i totally agree with you! Human nature seldom changes and it's within our nature to give up our own safety and if need be our lives to protect our children. Ann foster more than likely never ever gave it a 2nd thought. As for her accusers well it seems mob mentality never changed either. Be proud of your ancestor and thanks for sharing.
ignorance was truly NOT bliss....So many innocent lives snuffed out over fear and prejudice of the unknown.
Young lady, I can confidently say that out of all the channels with ppl narrating scary stories, the paranormal, etc, you are my favorite to hear. Your documentaries are extremely intriguing and put together in a fantastic way; the editing and visuals timing with your voice, shit is perfect. But yeah chica, keep up the good work. It's going to take you to places you didn't even fathom you'd be at.
+Marc Kane Thank you! I am so pleased that you enjoy my work. Your kind words mean a lot!
I was sort of half listening to your videos while doing other things when the story about the washer woman witch came on. I know what was wrong with those kids. They had a condition called Ehlers Danlos syndrome. It causes joints to over extend and dislocate spontaneously. It can cause low blood flow to the brain causing people with it to stare off into space or be unable to remember a word. They would look bewitched and like their tongues were being held. People with EDS usually have a host of other medical conditions that go along with it. One of those conditions is Dysautonomia. The brain is not able to control the autonomic system well. It causes heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sometimes seizures which would cause the body arching.
Now off to listen to this again as I would like to look into it further.
Interesting. I think many of the accused also had the condition because they're all similar in phenotype when described
These documentary-style videos are the best and really help your channel stand out from other "Let's Read"-style horror narrators. You separate fact from conjecture in a clear way, then show how they relate to each other. Basically, you come across like you're an actual scholar. Props!
+B. Mercedes Thank you for your kindness and support!
the most underrated channel on UA-cam! Your videos are always so insightful & informative.👍💯
+Lee Prado Thank you!!
Patiently waiting on the nun video
The Godwin children seemed to have symptoms of advanced Tetanus. The dislocation of the jaw, spasms, and seizures make it a possibility.
+Jack Absolute There is also a rare form of Tourette's that causes exactly the same type of things. I forget the name of it, but I saw a documentary on that form of Tourrete's which shows a boy of about 16 exhibiting the same things.
Definitely. The muscle contractions caused by the toxin has even been know to break the bones of the one afflicted
Makes sense when you think of all the sharp objects around and so much unsanitary conditions it's no wonder. From there all they could do is start pointing fingers.
nah. it happened with the doll so
Tetanus-judging by the drawing-looks like a definite possibility.
6:35 I get the joke now in Monty Python's movie "The search for the holy grail".
And to the rest of the video:
If people were indigenous -> They are demons , they must be cleansed or Christianity must be brought to them by force.
If people (In Europe) were trying to preserve their ancient believes,rituals or herb medicine healing -> Burn them,they're witches.
But you shake your head and say: Humans were crazy those days, but not much is changed fellow human. Now-days people interested by the metaphysical are rejected by modern scientists, people who care for nature are called Hippies, people who believe in the supernatural are scolded and the ones who want to make you think about something are called "Edgy". It is the same as the medieval only in milder position. Those days you would be burned on a stake and vanish in smoke, now-days you will be ridiculed until you repudiate your own opinion.
Another excellent and informative video.
Thank you very much!
Your upload always makes my day,I really enjoy watching your videos,your voice and explanations are very pleasant to listen,your channel is one of the best UA-cam channels.
Thank you, I am so pleased that my videos bring you such enjoyment!
The Paranormal Scholar You welcome,it truly brings me enjoyment.😊
If you liked this, I strongly recommend Czech film "Kladivo na čarodějnice" (Czech for "malleus maleficarum"). It is the classic work of Otakar Vávra, and a must-see for everyone interested in realistic portrayal of the theme.
This video is awesome! It's amazing how much I can learn from The Paranormal Scholar. Great work on the video!
+Daniel Graziano As always, thank you for your support!
You're fast becoming my favourite channel and your videos are amazing ☺❤
Thank you, I am so glad you enjoy our work!
I think how it's so ironic that women were automatically looked upon as evil yet it was men who did all of the torture and execution's. This is what happens when stupidity, religion, fear and free reign get out of hand.
and..pretty much,
that's the world we continue to maintain and live in.
Satan moves in hidden ways.
If you read the legends in germany men got their share of executions for witchcraft during the werewolf trails
ONCE SHE TURNED ME INTO A NEWT!
A newt?
...it got better...
+Jeremiah Massie Hahaha! Thanks for watching!
Holy Grail!!!! I fart in your general direction lol
The Paranormal Scholar yay a salamander
As always a well made research and magnificently narrated. Very interesting. Thanks again
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Thank you so much
You are welcome! And, thank you for watching.
...and still another wonderful episode. I greatly enjoy stories of witchcraft. Thank you so much. :-)
Great video once again. Thank you for providing us with such fabulous content😀👍❤️✌️
+missy7070 Thank you!
Oh my Godess. You are awesome! Always enlightening videos ❤ X x
I find this documentary a very well put one! As a witch, it's a little hard to find things that aren't super grating on my nerves, lol. I find it interesting that in Pope Innocent's decree, there wasn't actually an order to start killing witches nor did the church actually expressly give those orders out but it certainly didn't stop the bloodshed at all. I know also that you mentioned that the speculation as to why there was so much violence towards witches that if ever wanted to, I would love to discuss with you!
Love your videos. Ur narration makes the videos better then anyone else's. Your voice in it's self makes the story more interesting. The narration the music the pictures everything fits perfect. I don't feel like I'm watching just a UA-cam video. I hope someone in tv hears your voice. They would hire u to narrate documentarys in a heartbeat. I can honestly say that I have clicked videos on subjects that I'm very interested in but turned it off with in a few min because of how it's being narrated and the sound of the voice. I could watch and re watch your videos. I recommend it to everyone to watch them
Thank you for such a kind comment, Meaghan. It is much appreciated. Best wishes.
i just subscribed a couple of hours ago and watched over 10 videos, they are really enlightening and perfectly narrated. great job!
Which video editing software are you using?
I ask because your production is excellent!!!
Thank you! I use Sony Vegas Pro.
The more you hear about these trials it seems that the witch sketch in the Monty Python film of King Arthur is close to the knuckle in it's absurdity
Monty python and the holy grail
She turned me into a newt! Well....i got better.
It's just a flesh wound I've had worse..
The symptoms the children suffered are similar to those of strychnine poisoning, which include agitation, fear or apprehension, painful muscle spasms, and tightness in the jaw. One symptom in particular that matches the description given in historical records is, due to severe muscle contractions, uncontrollable arching of the neck and back.
interesting ty for ur time and work
+Syren 311 You are welcome! Thanks for watching.
I just came across your channel, and enjoy it immensely! This is very well done and it's evident that you put a lot of work into each video. Your voice is very calm and soothing, and have excellent breath control. (An added bonus is that you don't practice any strange verbal tics!) New subscriber, and now binge-watching your playlist.
Thank you and welcome! I am so glad that you enjoy my research and narration! You are very kind.
i learn so much from your videos, it's amazing. thank you for all your hard work!
As usual, amazing documentary - creepy and to the point. I look forward to more of your videos :)
another wonderfully made video that I enjoyed so much
+01Sweet Delight Thank you as always!
awesome video!!! time to binge for a bit lol thanks for the video!!
Three of my ancestors were punished for being bokkenrijders. One was tortured to death and hanged, one died in prison and luckily my auntie was one of the few lucky to escape prison and punishment. The trials were mostly based on confessions under torture. There were so many families left behind broken. That kind of shit is why church and state need to stay seperated.
Very sad. Killing innocent people for no reason. I am pagan and I practice the craft. I can tell you we don"t kill people.We take an oath to harm none. Still today it is still misunderstood thanks to the mind controlling media. I would like to see more videos like this. I love your channel!
As if murder is the only sin in existence, get off your high horse. And media doesn't have the power of mind control idiot.
+missyanne40 Thank you, again, for watching! Your support is much appreciated.
I used to practice witchcraft and sorcery, and made quite a few friends who called themselves "wiccan." A few of them didn't use what they knew for good or to benefit others. So, yes, there are those who do use magic for evil.
Im curious, are you allowed to cast spells to attract wealth? for yourself or others?? does that go against the oath or no?
Well not all witches are pagan or wiccan, nor do all witches take an oath to harm none.
Unfortunately there are witches using their craft for weird and bad things.
But it is good that the one's who are wiccan and/or follow the Rede keep informing people about the positive sides of witchcraft.
Good video and perfect timing too, since I just watched the final episode of Salem.
+Hector Jiminez Thanks for watching!
The Paranormal Scholar No thank you for the steady spooky content:)
I LOVE your voice !! Beautiful accent.
+Debra Sparks Thank you!
Great video! I'm so glad I found your channel! :)
Thank you!
+ The Paranormal Scholar Great video. I like your work and the way you narrate your videos and do your research and homework. Your videos are very much among the best, as they cover many of the lesser known chapters of history and stand head and shoulders above most similar channels, which simply rehash the same tales which are old hat to even the most casual listener that has sat in a world history class. Your narration style, the way your videos are put together and presented, and the research you put into your videos is truly impressive. Equally as entertaining is reading the comment sections, where hypocrites that claim to be Christian verbally assault "Wiccans", "Satanists", and various idiots that are just as clueless about the occult as some hypocrites are with their versions of Christianity. Your well put together videos and the high comedy of the comment section make for good, informative entertainment. Well done.
My new fave channel
this was a really good video i love stuff like this. thank you for sharing these awesome stories
Fantastic! I always learn so much from your videos.
+BRUXXUS Thank you!
What insanity prevailed in those times. Amazing how many accused poisoners were considered witches. Like poison doesn't work on its own? I so appreciate your diligence in resrarch. I pray to all my gods that this never happens again, but I see it coming on a racial basis, as well as a religious one. We need to strive together to make sure this never ever happens again.
+Kati OBrien You are welcome - I am pleased you found this informative. And yes, as I was researching I too could see those same unfortunate links to modernity. Sadly, fear of difference is a repeated problem in history.
this insanity still prevails today, Whether its Christians doing it to witches in Africa, atheists slaughtering Christians and Buddhists in communist Asia or muslims doing it to christians and jews in the middle east this insanity has occurred forever and will likely occur forever. and then lets not forget pagan persecutions of christians like in the Roman empire.
Amazing video
The atrocities the church has committed is so sad.
Ariel Dancer ~ Very sad indeed , More human beings have been killed in the name of " God " than will ever be saved by it . Peculiar behavior , the slaughter of the innocent ,for those who profess to be followers of a god of love and his son , the prince of peace , wouldn't you say .............
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.
It was done by the Catholic "church" which is basically paganisim. Most of the people who died burned and hung were actually real Christians.
@@juanvilla6572 read the history or at least watch this video one more time more carefully, most of the witch trials were conducted in protestant countries and by the protestant church not catholics. It is embrassing to post comments displaying such ignorance...
Catholic church never participated in witchhunting mass hysteria, it was a protestant phenomenon. The only people executed by catholics were accused of herecy and in far lesser numbers than all acused witches by protestants. Read your history man!
These are Catholics!
Just found your channel and I love that I’ve already learned a lot. :-)
I really enjoyed this! I love your work!
+Desna Chillidyn Thank you kindly!
It’s very sad that these terrible people calling themselves Christians were murdering people while calling them witches. These people doing these acts were the true devils. What ignorance and hatred! Wow!
Love this video thank you so much for posting it 💜
+Crystal Hathaway Thanks for watching!
The Paranormal Scholar is easily the best paranormal channel on UA-cam.
Thank you!
If you want to dig further into the subject, there’s a book called Eves Herbs that might help.
awesome video 😃👍👍
+lostfears130 Thank you!
Did you do a video on bloody Mary? the history behind her and the legend.
People say monsters are terrifying and some are indeed scary and deadly but I fear humans more. They do unspeakable things to each other. Humans are the most dangerous and deadly species on this plant than any other life form.
Love it :D
+Elise Antillón Thanks for watching!
Greetings Scholar du Paranormál! I appreciate your productions. You have helped me find more interests that I may research from historical viewpoints.
I found this in my researches⬇
Tony Robinson has a really interesting 3 part Quasi-Documentary/Exploration series called; 'SuperStitionS." the imminent scholar of Ancidnt& Modern History& Witches& Witchcraft is featured! I so enjoy Mr. Hutton each time I get to learn from him! He does many fun historical documentaries with Dr Ruth Goodman lil Tudor Village Life etc. It's very fun. In Superstisions, Tony, historically accurately, shows how they captured these unfortunate souls as 'witches' and how they may be tried or tested. It's amazingly brutal.
Thanks for the in treating content
+Amber Branks Hello Amber! Sincere thanks for your kind words and for your further research suggestions. Best wishes to you and yours.
Will you please make a video on voodoo to?
loved this vid! well done
+The Creepy Kitten Thank you!
So glad we have matured as a nation and not being bullied by abusive powers or using terms like “witch hunt” anymore!
Much appreciated doc, here is a freshly picked apple 🍎
Thank you this was very interesting
How does that make sense? Float=witch drown=innocent? "Uh Mr. Hopkins they all drowned! " "nevermind the witch hunt then. Divide their property amongst us! Sorry for killing all your relatives. "
My 10th GGrandfather was John Proctor. The movie "The Crucible" was very loosely based on his life in Salem Village. Both he and his wife owned a tavern located outside the Village. He didn't have an affair with his accuser. She was 12 yrs old and fired for doing a lousy job working for Mary Proctor; why she accused Mary. There was also a land dispute with a neighbor involved. She was executed after John because she was pregnant, but as soon as she had the child she was hung. I have the entire transcript of Johns trial with my genealogy records.
A lot of those accused admitted to witchcraft to be spared from execution.
Wow, that is really interesting, and extremely tragic. Thank you for sharing. I am hoping to do a second part to this video which specifically focuses on the events at Salem. Hopefully I can do justice to all those who lost their lives' memories.
You can find copies of the Salem witchcraft trials on Ancestry now I believe. They're pretty interesting to read but they're written in old English. Growing up in MA I had documentation literally at my fingertips! Strange times back then.
Thank you for the lead! I will be sure to investigate further.
You're very welcome! 😊
I love your channel and I'm a little upset that I just found it, how did I miss out on this great channel?
+Alex Frazier Thank you and welcome!
thank *you* for all your hard work, I'll definitively give your channel to people I know are interested in the paranormal.
It is so fucked up just how much of a vice grip religion had on society for most of human history.
Fuck, I love this channel. Just found it last night. Subbed for life.
+cashmere Cat Thank you and welcome to my channel!
i am a wiccan my self and i even get treated like i am a evil person by some people. which i am not at all just cause i am a wiccan does not mean i am evil makes me sad how people still think of witches these days.
Try to understand us.
Power corrupts, and as I former Occultist and today a born again Christian I confirme this with all my might. I went from wanting small things like seeing if magick was real and having a bit of "innocent" fun with it, to casting curses on people, trying to augment my intelligence by rituals, make myself invisible by asking demons give me a hand, and fianlly become basically a metamorphe.
Maybe you haven't yet come at that point where you realize that as you do not believe in God there is no objective reference for morality, and that therefore everything goes as long as you have the means to fulfill your will.
A will which will become stranger over time.
so er what's a wiccan? I haven't watched the video yet for some reason and refuse to Google it (again for some reason)
lesbian Duck a wiccan is another word for a witch
+Michelle Miller ah I see, so what does a modern day witch even do? I'm curious
I don't know much about Wicca which is why I don't judge you for it.
I was hoping that this was about the pre-Salem Witch trials here in America, the Hartford, Connecticut Witch Trials, 30 years before the Salem Witch Trials.
great job
+Mrs. Aurora Womack Thank you!
Irish guy who has been in Alice Kytlers house, You pronounced Kytler so incorrectly haha, it’s pronounced Kit-Ler much love for the channel
witch trials were filled with irrational fear. Hopefully now people know the difference between Satanist and wicca...
Sadly, it doesn't matter where in history you look: people will always fear difference.
Christelle Paige you are obviously uneducated
Christelle Paige its okay, you can believe what you want. Your comment was unneeded though. And in the end youre just another fanatic placing your opinion where it doesn't belong.
Christelle Paige on a side note... Ive no idea why respecting nature and all living things... harming no one or ourselves... is in any way considered to be satanic. Why can't you just respect other peoples beliefs rather than trying to shove yours down others throats? It really is quite unnecessary.
Christelle Paige some wiccans practice abortion yes... however I think you should ask someone personally about their opinion rather than damning a whole group of people. I do not agree with abortion unless it is in the case of rape. I think children are gifts and whether it is unexpected or not one needs to learn to deal with the consequences of being irresponsible. HOWEVER, if someone were to go through with it i would much rather it be in a safe hospital environment rather then a botched surgery that could end both of their lives. Im not saying its right but people will do as they will. It is not my place to judge them.
Many of us know these stories, but now what I am curious about is if these same reactions of those women were happening on the trials today (just hypothetically speaking) what the nowaday physicians and psychologists would diagnose? I am just so so curious, as it seems that we don't see such behaviour anymore at all...
It seems you are not considering the fact of strychnine poisoning causing the same physical effects. Or possibly a fungus on the rye they made their bread from. Unfortunately I can’t remember specifically however I will say that it was very interesting to watch this episode and that I watch many of your episodes on UA-cam and find them extremely interesting thank you so much.
I am a direct descendant of Rev. Samuel Parris, I recommend a full documentary on his part of the Salem witch trials and read his Bio !
There's a great documentary on the witchfinder general and his...buddies that you can find on youtube called "Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder", you can find it under "A century of Murder" in two parts...about 45min each. Really great further watching with a lot of re-enactments and stuff.
Also if any fans of the paranormal scholar watch star trek...the cardassian trial system reminds me of the witch hunts...guilty...and the courts only exist to prove them guilty regardless and feed the machine of the idea of witches.
and also anyone interested in early witchcraft...new england witchcraft, etc. should watch The VVitch. It's not only a great horror but uses period accurate language, situations, and clothing and it's really good.
+Felicity Hart Thank you for your suggestions, Felicity!
I've always wondered if a couple of actual witches are what caused the witch hysteria? Maybe there were a couple people practicing witchcraft and after finding that, people went kind of nuts thinking witches were everywhere. Either way so many innocent people lost their lives it's a terribly sad situation.
very nice video I know quite a bit about sorcery and witch craft as I was a former occultist. I'm still working up the courage and time to mail u my story just put me down as anonymous when I do k. I was a way of the left hand path, sorcerer who pulled rituals from the original golden dawn methods, before it was fashionable and all these people popped up online saying you can have infinite knowledge. I didn't view dark entities as solely evil depending on how you referred to them and communicated. They're stuck here just as we are. A friend from the internet and my Catholic Church is what saved me from the occult and dark magik. The witches hammer was just as evil as the witches they were hunting who were way to smart to really be caught they headed west and south towards the capital cities of the new world. Any way just thought I'd toss that out . Great documentary , as always.
Hi Paranormal Scholar :) i have to correct you on Denmarks last witch... Her name was first of all Anne Palles, and she was executioned in 1693 :) Just a little correction, i still have more to see of this awesome video ;-)
Glad you're enjoying it, David! Yes, Palles was the last to be legally executed for witchcraft in Denmark. However, there are other 'executions' which are said to have happened, performed outside of the law as a sort of mob justice, including Anna Klemens in the 19th century. Sadly, belief in and fear of witches took a very long time to die out - if it even has, entirely, today!
great interesting story
+Valerie Polson Thank you kindly!
Your welcome
Only god knows how many innocent people tortured and executed by witchcraft accusation!!
It's the madness of religion again.
15000 were interrigated in the spanish inquisition, 3000 of them executed, 33 in the salem witch trials.
321scully
Id like to point out that this happens Everywhere and that atheist countries killed more religious people and continue to kill more than christianity ever did.
There aren't any atheist countries. Countries who do not worship mainstream religions will make their leaders into 'gods'. It's all madness.
321scully yeah but that's kind of what most atheists do.. The difference between atheist nations and Christian ones, however, is most Christians nations experienced these sort of moments of madness only briefly, atheist nations seem to run on them.
Its 10:30 PM. I'm literally moving to a new house in a month and I'm scaring myself shitless for no reason help
It's interesting that the methods of testing if a person was a witch (water trials etcetera) were exactly the same as those recommended by the Mesopotamians, what some Christians would call heathens So they copied the methods of those they considered to be "evil" to root out "evil"?
Thank you for your intellectual knowing and truth from ancestral geneology of original blood line. Please remain pure...
One minute and 50 seconds. Why is there a fucking grey alien 👽, in an old ass painting right there?! It's definitely supposed to be one...Even look at the long fingers.
very interesting
Thanks!
Of note, perhaps, is when witches existed as soothsayers and magic practitioners among the Anglo Saxons in heathen times their were two forms of the word as English was gendered, Wicca (“Wikka”), male, wicce (“witche”), female. In old English literature the male form, Wicca, is more common indicating most “witches” were men. But it’s the less widespread female form that survived into Early Modern English as witch as a pejorative. It’s inescapable that this reflected an increasing misogyny being promoted through society, especially in England.
I actually live in Kilkenny where Alice kytelers lived even tho I am from cork just a heads up it pronounced ,kiteller , she also escaped to England and broke out of prison after that no one knows where she went poor petronella tho
Watching this at 2am alone and the video got stuck at the thumbnail picture
We learn from history. being pagan I understand ppl will try to through holy water on me lol I have a daughter that goes to public school many of the kids go to our neighborhood church. she was invited to attend Wednesday night youth group. I took the her cause she wanted to go...had a guy ask if i would be attednding the adult bible study...I explained I was pagan but my daughter was invited to attend and I brought her. he asked me why i left her come...I was like cause i am not a Nazi lol she wanted to come. she had a choice in her belief system. he looked at me like I was crazy. he told me he was just surprised I was so open.... lol
xisobelx373 I said no the way I did cause i am not ashamed and I'm not gonna lie to avoid anything. they wasn't a dick about it. I hope it puts in prospective that I don't go around dancing naked in the moon light lol
Kudos to you for letting your daughter choose her beliefs. I think the parents could show their child their own beliefs, but ultimately the child should be able to choose what they want to believe in.
Plus most people aren't used to other people being accepting of other beliefs and will go ballistic for someone having a different belief. Really dumb in my opinion, but I'm more of the live and let live ideology.
Salem MA is still a creepy ass place with a lot of sketchy shanningans going on late at night, not to mention the countless amount of missing animal posters. Very weird.
Just found your channel - first video, and automatic subscriber.
Sad times - but the more things change, the more the stay the same. Witches then, take your pick now.
+Ian Macfarlane Welcome! I am so pleased you enjoyed this video. And yes, sadly, you are most certainly correct.
Extermination in Europe seems pretty common.
Yeah, the self righteous "calling the kettle black"..I despise hypocrites, it's very sad these people had to endure
Like witches they killed druids alchemists and wise men and more across the world innocent that never associated with the devil
But did all the kids pains stop after she died, or get worse?!
You know damn well those were avatar dolls
I love stories like this because it's based on real true stories it's my first time watching your videos and I love them keep up the great work because they were killing innocent people they even accused Giles Corey of practicing witch craft and while they were piling the stones to his chest he told them to keep piling the stones onto his chest they wanted him to confess for doing witch craft and he said he's not going to confess for some thing that he didn't do that made me feel some type of way because deep down in my heart I believe that Giles Corey was telling the truth that he didn't practice witch craft and they said that when you go to the cemetery in Salem if you see Giles Corey spirit and he says anything to you you will pass away I hope that I'm saying it right
Such evil such violence so much blood spilled in such horendous ways
Thanks To religion, grediness,and mod mentality
Such a cruel world we live in
When mere mortals take the liberty of deciding what's RIGHT n WRONG.....The consequences are always a catastrophe.
So if you're not guilty: you will be tortured to death to confess of something you didn't do to get killed (burned) right after that. Cool. Seems like a fair trial.
Elena Apostolova
Witchs and black magic is my enemy, but you right here..
not many people at that time were guilty, they were just accused witches
No, confession often meant that being spared from execution. Execution would only be considered if someone showed signs of relapsed heresy.