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The Woodville Women — The Quiet Witchcraft Accusations That Echoed Through Court

The Woodville Women — The Quiet Witchcraft Accusations That Echoed Through Court is an educational history video examining how allegations of witchcraft were used as political tools against powerful women in the English royal court. During the late 15th century, members of the Woodville family — including Elizabeth Woodville — rose rapidly in influence after her marriage to King Edward IV. This sudden shift in power generated resentment among rival noble families, leading to whispered accusations and damaging rumors. Claims of witchcraft were not always about belief in magic, but about undermining legitimacy, reputation, and authority within a fragile court system. Drawing on chronicles, court records, correspondence, and modern historical research, this video explores how such accusations circulated quietly through court politics and public opinion. Rather than focusing on superstition, the documentary places these claims in their historical context, showing how fear, gender bias, and political rivalry shaped their use. Presented in a calm, reflective style, this video is designed for relaxed listening and thoughtful historical understanding. All content is educational and intended to provide context for women’s history, power, and reputation in medieval England. #MedievalHistory, #WomensHistory, #EnglishHistory, #CourtPolitics, #SocialHistory, #HistoricalDocumentary, #HistoryForSleep, #StrangeHistoryForSleep, #EducationalHistory