![]() It seems that the injustice of the witch trials struck a chord with Scot, and this trial was likely a catalyst for this book. Scot later wrote an account of his involvement in the trial, referring to the charge of witchcraft as “ridiculous”, writing that “.the name of a witch is so odious, and his power so feared among the common people, that is the honestest bodie living chance to be arraigned thereupon, she shall hardlie exacape condemnation”. In 1581, Scot was involved in a legal capacity in a witch trial in which one Margaret Simmons was accused of witchcraft. In The Discoverie of Witchcraft, Scot is speaking out simultaneously against the existence of witchcraft and in defence of accused witches. It is in this mood The Discoverie of Witchcraft was published. However, this was also a time of great change, where people were beginning to think more rationally and old beliefs were starting to be questioned. These were ancient superstitions that were deeply ingrained in everyday life. When Scot published his book in 1584, almost everyone believed in witchcraft or magic in some form or another. He left Oxford University without completing his degree and went hold to hold a number of posts and positions, including Member of Parliament for New Romney. ![]() He married twice, having one child from his first marriage and one step child from his second. Reginald Scot was born in or around 1538 in Kent into a landed English family. The Discoverie of Witchcraft is considered to be the first published book on witchcraft, and is a wonderful record of superstition and belief in witchcraft, spirits, alchemy and magic in the 16th century. Having always had an interest in all things magical, it is understandable that one of my favourite items in the collections of the SBT is a copy of Reginald Scot’s The Discoverie of Witchcraft. Information to help you plan your visit to Shakespeare's family homes Prices, booking, opening times and more to help you get organisedĮnjoy seasonal activities and special events throughout the year Filming took place in South Wales and on location in Oxford and Venice.Visit William Shakespeare's Birthplace and explore his childhood world, right where it all began. Made by Bad Wolf Productions, A Discovery of Witches has been adapted for screen by writer Kate Brooke, co-founder of Bad Wolf Jane Tranter and Lachlan Mackinnon are executive producers, and Juan Carlos Medina is the director. And Louise Brealey plays Gillian Chamberlain, a witch and one of Diana’s fellow professors at Oxford University. Owen Teale is Peter Knox, a powerful witch and leading member of the Congregation. ![]() Until the discovery of an ancient manuscript in Oxford’s Bodleian Library throws her into the heart of a dangerous mystery, and into the path of enigmatic geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Good), who hides a dark family secret.Īs Diana and Matthew embark on a journey to understand the secrets of the manuscript and their relationship develops, events threaten to unravel the fragile peace between witches, vampires, daemons and human, a peace overseen by the Congregation, a shadowy institution made up of a handful of powerful vampire, witch and daemon representatives.Īlex Kingston plays Diana’s aunt, Sarah Bishop, a practising witch and coven member. The Sky original production stars Teresa Palmer as brilliant academic and historian Diana Bishop, a reluctant witch denying her magical heritage. Adapted from Deborah Harkness’s best selling All Souls Trilogy, A Discovery of Witches is a modern-day love story, set in a world where Witches, Vampires and Daemons secretly live and work alongside humans, hidden in plain sight.
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