Dr. Skip Clark is an historian of medieval and Early Modern European History who also has taught on the topics of the History of Witchcraft, Medicine, and Astrology for over 25 years. He has published on these topics and has given talks and workshops at numerous festivals for many years. He is excited to be here at this magical place—Brushwood.
Magic in the Middle Ages Although the Church banned many forms of magic as pagan superstitions, it continued to exist and even flourish in certain areas. Come find out what types were practiced, and by whom, and what has survived. All Welcome. Sankofa: Friday, July 19 at 11:00 am
Male Witches Although the majority of those Europeans accused of witchcraft during the Burning Times (ca. 1500-1700) were women, at least 25% or more were men. Who were these men and why were they accused? Come and discuss this interesting topic. All Welcome. Sankofa: Saturday, July 20 at 11:00 am
What’s New in the History of Witchcraft? Each year researchers all over the world publish articles and books on witchcraft and related topics. I will look at what is new in this exciting field and share what I’ve found. Come and discuss what you’ve discovered as well. All Welcome Sirius Rising, Tuesday, July 23
Who Were the Witches in Europe? A 30-Year Retrospective Thirty years ago, I gave a workshop reviewing the latest knowledge of who and what witches were in the Burning Times. Since then, we’ve learned an enormous amount about alleged witches, their environment, and the beliefs of those who accused them. Find out what we’ve learned! All Welcome Sirius Rising. Thursday, July 25
Why Do Witches Fly? An iconic image of the witch is an old lady in black, riding on a broom. How did that image develop, why did she have to fly, and how did the ancient and early modern authors explain how they did it? Hint: Some thought it was drugs!) Let’s explore this. All Welcome Sirius Rising, Saturday, July 27