It’s been more than four centuries since 12 men and women were put on trial after being accused of witchcraft in the Lancashire district of Pendle Hill. One died in prison and one was judged innocent, but 10 more were found guilty and hanged until dead. Yet no matter how horrifying, the tale fascinates us to this day.

In fact, it sometimes feels like witches have gone completely mainstream – from Wicked, the musical, recently…