A man named Stedelen was accused of practicing witchcraft between the years 1397 and 1406, in Switzerland. His was one of the earliest trials for maleficium and diabolism in Europe, and for certain, in Switzerland – at least according to the historical record. 

 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

<p>A man named Stedelen was accused of practicing witchcraft between the years 1397 and 1406, in Switzerland. His was one of the earliest trials for maleficium and diabolism in Europe, and for certain, in Switzerland – at least according to the historical record. </p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Humans have always committed crimes. What can we learn from the criminals and crimes of the past, and have humans gotten better or worse over time?

Criminalia

We don't really know much about Stedelen, that is until his name somehow became associated with a harvest failure. And then, there was suddenly a lot to say about him, and how he seemed suspicious, and that maybe, considered his fellow villagers, HE was to blame for the loss.

Stedelen: Swiss Sorcerer or Village Scapegoat?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/533a9a4c-c3fe-4849-9920-ae2d017414a9/transcript

Advertisement