Historian and author Maria Østerby Elleby takes you on a dark and gripping journey through the history of witchcraft. With a sharp eye on the persecutions of the past and the place of magic in popular culture, she explores why we remain so fascinated by witches.
Behind the stories lie real questions: who were the historical witches and wizards, how did the witch become such a powerful icon, and why does witchcraft still appeal to us today? Maria separates fact from legend as she hunts for the real witches of history.
Maria Østerby Elleby is a historian, lecturer and Formidlingsinspektør at Rudersdal Museer. She wrote the book "Hekseri - Den store bog om magi" and has two new books about witches due in 2026.
