Feature A Discovery of Witch-Hunts Witch-hunting happened when and where states were weak. What does a newly discovered witch-hunt in 1582 reveal about France and its ‘enlightened’ officials? Jan Machielsen | Published in History Today Volume 73 Issue 6 June 2023 Witches’ Sabbath, by Francisco Goya, 1798. PAINTING/Alamy Stock Photo. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.