Hexen: Die Wahrheit hinter den Prozessen - England: Der Kreuzzug der Hexenjäger - Report / Geschichte

Matthew Hopkins stands in a field as he marks down the results of John Lowes' trial by water. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Bess Clark, found guilty of wichcraft and consorting with Satan, is dragged to the gallows to be hanged. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

John Lowes, an accused clergyman, sits and read a book. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

A woman being interrogated by Hopkins and Stearne stares into a candle flame in fear.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

John Lowes is held by two villagers, as he is led to the moat of Framlingham Castle, where he will be forced in to see if he floats or sinks. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

An accused woman stands before the court with Hopkins and Stearne in attendance. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

One of eight accused women stands trial in King's Lynn. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

John Gaule, a minister, discourages his parishoners from supporting the witch-hunters. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Matthew Hopkins sits at his table studying a map. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Matthew Hopkins walks with a female villager.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)