Medieval "Witches" Weren't Evil — Here's Why

Most people picture a witch on a broomstick. The truth is far darker — and far more human. In the Middle Ages, the women accused of witchcraft usually weren't evil. They were healers, widows, and outsiders — ordinary people caught in a wave of fear they couldn't escape. This is the real story of who the "witches" were, why the hunts began, the trials you couldn't win, and the teenage girl who was burned as a witch... and later made a saint. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Who the "witches" really were 1:26Fear, accusations, and the trials 2:52 The trials you couldn't win 4:00 Joan of Arc 🏰 Once Upon a Fact turns history and the world's most curious questions into simple, illustrated stories. New video every Saturday — subscribe and get curious. #history #witches #medieval