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Alice Kyteler | Something Wicked #6
In this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor conjure up the wild life story of the first witch condemned in Ireland.
Part of the "Something Wicked" series about folkloric true crimes, we set the scene by discussing the history of Kilkenny within Ireland's five historic counties, then explore how a young Flemish immigrant managed to become one of the richest women in 13th century Leinster.
With a bizarre biography including several court cases, four dead husbands, and allegations of macabre magical practices, her story then collides with that of a mad bishop hell-bent on punishing anyone…
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