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Alchemy and the Dark Arts in Medieval England - Week 2 The Season of the Witch

When did the first witch mount her broom? What was the earliest English witchcraft trial? This session will explore the dark history of medieval witchcraft—the spells they used, the power they held, and the gruesome ways they died!In this four-week public library course, we examine the important role #magic played in the medieval world. We explore how magical beliefs and practices shaped daily life in #medieval #England and how they became a way for people to express their deepest hopes and greatest fears.FIND US AThttps://www.lfpl.orgGET IN TOUCHContact us on asklfpl@lfpl.orgFOLLOW US ON SOCIALGet updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles!Twitter: https://twitter.com/LFPL [https://twitter.com/LFPL]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleFreePublicLibrary [https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleFreePublicLibrary]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisvillefreepubliclibrary/ [https://www.instagram.com/louisvillefreepubliclibrary/]

Alchemy and the Dark Arts in Medieval England - Week 1

Who was Merlin the Magician? Did Dr. Faust really sell his soul to the devil? Did the alchemist Nicholas Flamel actually discover the secret to eternal life? In this four-week public library course, we examine the important role magic played in the medieval world. We explore how magical beliefs and practices shaped daily life in medieval England and how they became a way for people to express their deepest hopes and greatest fears.

Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem in Medieval England: Week 4

In this class, Dr. Andrew Rabin (University of Louisville) will delve into some of the Middle Ages’ most famous murders and the true stories behind them, offering attendees a deeper understanding of the law, literature, and culture of this fascinating period in history.Topic: Murderers that Go Bump in the NightRecorded 1-30-2025

Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem in Medieval England: Week 3

In this class, Dr. Andrew Rabin (University of Louisville) will delve into some of the Middle Ages’ most famous murders and the true stories behind them, offering attendees a deeper understanding of the law, literature, and culture of this fascinating period in history. Topic: Murderers and Martyrs Recorded 1-30-2025

Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem in Medieval England: Week 2

In this class, Dr. Andrew Rabin (University of Louisville) will delve into some of the Middle Ages’ most famous murders and the true stories behind them, offering attendees a deeper understanding of the law, literature, and culture of this fascinating period in history. Topic: Politics can be Murder Recorded 1-24-2025