Royal Secrets 07of12 Sorcery ... ((exclusive)) - Discovery Channel

If you haven’t seen the episode, here is the spoiler-free conclusion: The documentary does not conclude that magic is real. It concludes that the belief in magic is a historical force as powerful as any army.

A significant portion of "Sorcery" is dedicated to the Affair of the Poisons, a scandal that rocked the court of Louis XIV in the late 17th century. This segment underscores the keyword "Sorcery" by showing how the line between magic and murder was often blurred. Discovery Channel Royal Secrets 07of12 Sorcery ...

Discovery Channel Royal Secrets 07of12 Sorcery does an excellent job of contextualizing this not just as a crime wave, but as a symptom of a system where power was absolute and the desperate sought supernatural shortcuts. The Special Tribunal set up to try these cases exposed a underground network of black magic that threatened the very legitimacy of the monarchy. If you haven’t seen the episode, here is

Did you watch "Royal Secrets 07of12"? Do you think the royals actually believed in their spells, or was it a cynical act of control? Share your thoughts in the comments below. This segment underscores the keyword "Sorcery" by showing

The episode explores how "sorcery" was often a charge used to execute political rivals under the guise of religious purity.