Mass Witch Panic of 1610 - Infographic & Episode Resources

Dive into the dark history behind the 1610 Auto de Fe at Logroño- the moment the Basque witch panic erupted into public spectacle, where accusations of sabbaths and devils fed mass fear and sent the Inquisition toward a full-scale hunt. Retold for centuries as horror story and warning, the case blurs the line between rumor, coerced confession, and “evidence”- until one skeptical inquisitor, Alonso de Salazar Frías, changed everything.

This downloadable set brings together visual storytelling and carefully curated research, designed for listeners who want to go deeper than the episode alone.

• The key events of the Zugarramurdi accusations, the Logroño trials, the 1610 Auto de Fe, and the mass panic that followed
• How rumor, fear, and confession-driven procedure turned local suspicion into mass hysteria
• How Alonso de Salazar Frías investigated the claims- and helped shift the Inquisition toward evidence over panic

• Perfect for personal reference, note-taking, or revisiting the story at a glance

• All of the primary sources we used to research, write & produce this episode
• Brief note on why each source matters and how it fits into the larger story
• Tips on using this guide to dig deeper or navigate your own research
• All resources are publicly accessible and free-- no gatekeeping

• Listeners who love paranormal events or unsolved mysteries with historical depth
• Dark history fans who want sources they can actually use to dig deeper
• Viewers who enjoy connecting patterns across events in history
• Anyone who wants to support the show while getting something meaningful in return