An event that changed the country of Sweden forever—the 17th-century witch trials were a chilling chapter in history, and Nat Geo is here to resurrect the truth.
It’s officially Halloween week, so to keep in vogue and in theme, we present: Monday Scaries: Legend of Blåkulla, “Witches: Truth Behind the Trials.”
It was a time when ghosts and witches haunted the public imagination, and hysteria ran rampant. Terrified parents were convinced witches were abducting their children, fueling a frenzy that led to one of the darkest periods in Swedish history.
Press play on all thee mesmerizing Hallows Eve historical facts, and let Nat Geo guide you through the eerie echoes of Blåkulla.
