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The 'Witch' Mary Doheny and a 19th Century Supernatural Scam
The 'Witch' Mary Doheny and a 19th Century Supernatural Scam
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2016
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Podcast episode
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Mary Doheny was born in Ireland in the 1820s. A ruthless, mysterious and controversial woman she gained notoriety in the 1860s. In 1864 she stood trial for organising one of the most bizarre scams of the 19th century which involved among other things raising people from the dead. Unsurprisingly rumours of witchcraft were never far from what was an incredible story. Hear her fascinating but forgotten history in the latest show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jun 30, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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