The True Face of Witchcraft While 16th- and 17th-century English pamphleteers portrayed those accused of witchcraft as impoverished and elderly, court records suggest that it was just as likely to be powerful women who stood trial. Annabel Gregory | Published in History Today Volume 66 Issue 8 August 2016 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now 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. The European Witch-Craze Related Articles Toads: The Biochemistry of the Witches' Cauldron A Landmark Witch Trial Popular articles Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?