Why 40,000 Women Were Executed: The Horrific Truth of Europe’s Witch Hunts

Between 1500 and 1700, a wave of mass hysteria swept across Europe, leading to the execution of over 40,000 innocent people. But why did this happen? In this video, we uncover the chilling reality behind the European witch trials—a system of murder dressed up as justice.

From the absurd "signs" used to identify a witch to the brutal methods of torture used to force confessions, we explore how fear, disease, and greed fueled one of history's darkest periods. Join Untold Crimson Historians as we dive into the facts the history books forgot to tell you.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 The Forgotten Execution of 40,000 Women
1:07 How the Witch Hunts Evolved (1500-1700)
1:37 The Turning Point: Religious Wars & Chaos
2:22 The Bamberg Trials: A Chain Reaction of Death
3:54 4 Absurd Signs You Were a "Witch"
7:17 The 5 Horrific Stages of a Witch Trial
8:08 Chilling Torture Methods Revealed
11:55 Why Did People Believe in Witches? (Disease & Famine)
13:36 The Church & Profit: Murder for Money
15:56 How the Enlightenment Finally Ended the Madness
17:09 4 Vital Lessons History Teaches Us Today

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