The Witchy Historian
Crystalina Mae, practicing Pagan and historian of early modern Europe, takes you on a journey of witches throughout history, focusing on a different law, event, or person in each historical episodes. The witchy-sodes will focus on different aspects of modern witchcraft and Paganism, and Crystalina will explain the historical roots of some of these traditions. Together, we will tie the past to the present and learn how the historical record can be used to inform and benefit our spiritual paths today.
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Episodes
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
No Thomas Aquinas this week, because life is crazy and grad school is crazier! So instead, I'm giving y'all a no-notes, off-the-cuff update on what my master's thesis is about and how it connects to things that are still happening today.
Content Warning and Historian's Note: To maintain historical source accuracy, the term "cross-dressing" is used to refer to women who wore men's clothes in the context of the early modern period. We would like to note that today, these folx would fall under a variety of categories, including but not exclusively: lesbians, trans men, masc-presenting women, and non-binary people. We do not condone the use of, and do not use this term, or other outdated terms, to refer to any person outside of this very specific historical context.
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Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
It's Witchy-Sode 3, and a Super Special Surprise Guest makes an appearance! We talk about a variety of methods of cleansing, some popular rituals, and I share my annual house-cleansing ritual.
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Email: thewitchyhistorian@gmail.com
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Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Two days late, but never short on historical facts! This week, our recovering post-Covid host chats about the longevity of the Waldensians, why they were considered heretics by the church, and how their existence disproves the trope of Martin Luther being the father of the Reformation.
Don't forget to check out my girl on Instagram @thee_aphrothena
Contact me:
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Instagram: @witchyhistorian
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Patreon: Patreon.com/thewitchyhistorian
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
It's our second witchy-sode, and today we're gonna chat about what being a witch means to some of us. I share some stories from other witches, my own story, and a couple of incredibly meaningful listener quotes. This is a shortie, perfect for a quick commute listen, so grab your morning coffee and enjoy the show!
Patreon shout out: Carly H! Thanks for your support!
Contact me:
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Facebook: Facebook.com/thewitchyhistorian
Instagram: @witchyhistorian
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Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
It's 1209 and Southern France is getting heretical! Pope Innocent III, King Phillip II of France, and even King John of England (yes, that King John!) show up and show out for more than 20 years of religious, social, and political chaos!
***This episode contains a trigger warning for war violence, religious violence, murder, death, and suicide.
Patreon Shoutout: Blythe! Thanks for your support!
Contact me:
Email: thewitchyhistorian@gmail.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/thewitchyhistorian
Instagram: @witchyhistorian
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Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
This is a thing now! Welcome to The Witchy Historian, a podcast about the history of people, events, and media surrounding witches, and the practical application of modern witchcraft today.
This episode, we'll have a short introduction of our host, Crystalina Mae, and a quick overview of Pope Alexander IV, the pope who forbade the prosecution of witchcraft by the church. There's a lot going on, so hang on for a wild ride - some surprise characters might show up!
Contact me:
Email: thewitchyhistorian@gmail.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/thewitchyhistorian
Instagram: @witchyhistorian
TikTok: @thewitchyhistorian
Patreon: Patreon.com/thewitchyhistorian
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
It's our first witchy-sode! Today I'll share an overview of my journey into witch-hood, and a peek into my personal spiritual practice.
Patreon Shoutout: Tracy! Thanks for your support!
Contact me:
Email: thewitchyhistorian@gmail.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/thewitchyhistorian
Instagram: @witchyhistorian
TikTok: @thewitchyhistorian
Patreon: Patreon.com/thewitchyhistorian
Merry Meet!
I'm Crystalina Mae, the host of The Witchy Historian. I am a gender historian and graduate student of early modern French Empire and post-Reformation Christianity. My past research includes the intersectionality of race and gender, and post-Civil War human rights movements in the U.S.
I am also an avid reader, a musician and music fan, and a bonafide nerd at heart! I have four children, two dogs, and one cat. There is also an impressive library in my house, that is Dewey Decimaled to the best of my ability. I like exploring new restaurants and cool witchy shops, as well as going to conventions and festivals. I play a Halfling College of Swords Bard in a bi-weekly D&D campaign, and my life goal is to own a home with a hobbit hole and grill garden. There may also be a TARDIS in my future, but SPOILERS ;)
I hope you enjoy the podcast! Feel free to send me an email at thewitchyhistorian@gmail.com
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