# Event Details - **Event Name**: The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals & the patriarchy - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 01 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 01 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Uncover the fascinating history of witchcraft and how patriarchal ideas shaped the image of a witch. Followed by Q&A.About this EventThe image of the witch is often portrayed as a female figure, closely tied to the perception of  witchcraft as a female crime. Throughout centuries of European witchcraft history, women were the main targets of accusations, trials, and executions, reinforcing the connections between witchcraft and societal expectations of women. When examined through a feminist lens, the history of witchcraft reveals how patriarchal structures have weaponised the fear of witchcraft to control and oppress women. Many feminist scholars argue that the persecution of witches served as a means to enforce gender roles, limit female autonomy, and maintain male dominance. But was this truly the case?This talk will look at the real-life stories of individuals tried by the Roman Inquisition during the early modern period, exploring the lives, beliefs, and magical practices of both women and men accused of witchcraft by their communities. We will ultimately challenge the idea that witchcraft was solely a female crime. Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!Follow us on IG @seedtalksSpeaker BioDr Debora Moretti is a social historian and archaeologist specialising in the history of magic and witchcraft from the medieval to early modern periods and beyond. She is a Researcher at the University of Hertfordshire on the Alternative Healers project.Her research broadly explores the history of beliefs in witchcraft and magic practices, as well as the intersections of witchcraft, magic, folk medicine, and material culture, with a particular focus on how European societies understood illness, healing, and the supernatural.Debora has published extensively in Italian and English, including, most recently, contributions to the Bloomsbury A Cultural History of Magic series, and has co-authored two archaeological monographs. She regularly presents at international conferences and is the organiser of the annual York Magic and Witchcraft Conference series. Debora is also an experienced public speaker, sharing the history of witchcraft and magic with wider audiences. She is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a member of the Scientific and Organising Committee of the Laboratorio Giuseppe Bonomo, a research centre dedicated to the study of magic and witchcraft.Testimonials from our guests⭐ Truly riveting talks, always enjoy these - a great way to spend an evening with some pals. Already looking forward to the next one. - Alexander P ⭐ Expertly run, talks are always super informative and a lot of fun! Couldn’t recommend these enough! 5 star. - Owen S⭐ Been to a few talks and all have been super interesting. An enjoyable evening to go to either alone or with friends. The talks make for stimulating conversation. Highly recommend! - Daisy J  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ko8GXuxrRwAgenda🕑: 07:00 PMDoors open🕑: 07:30 PMTalk starts - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wakefield/the-history-of-witchcraft-and-women-magic-rituals-and-the-patriarchy/100001986218316452 - **Event Categories**: womens-history-month, contests, nonprofit, business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14.79, max: 34.72, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Wakefield - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Wakefield Trinity RLFC - **lat**: 53.6698734 - **long**: -1.4787752 - **full address**: Wakefield Trinity RLFC, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals & the patriarchy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6d7e647a9c71e5895ddc77c7b47ee7fd12ebaf35078d445d1115d1dc8c38b894-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf6e5f7-gmir.jpg?v=1774891190 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals & the patriarchy being held? - **A:** The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals & the patriarchy takes place on Mon, 01 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 01 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Wakefield Trinity RLFC, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals & the patriarchy? - **A:** Ticket prices for The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals & the patriarchy range from GBP 15 to GBP 35 depending on the ticket type. 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