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The yeast you borrowed can hang you
Accused of witchcraft, a woman confesses to impossible acts to survive. But in a world determined to condemn her, what price will she pay?
The yeast you borrowed can hang you
This episode explores the story of Elizabeth Frauncis, a woman who faced two witch trials in 16th-century England. It delves into the choices she made to navigate a society quick to judge, and how her own words shaped her fate.
Person: Elizabeth Frauncis
Date: 1566, 1579
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, England
Event: Witch trials
Object: White cat named Sathan
- Elizabeth Frauncis, a poor wool-spinner, was born around 1529…
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