"Alchimia incognita"

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During the so-called witch hunts, which primarily occurred between the 15th and 18th centuries in Europe, many women were falsely accused of witchcraft and executed. Often, the alleged crime of witchcraft was associated with their knowledge of herbs and medicinal plants.

Many of the women persecuted as "witches" were often simple healers or herbalists who cared for the health of their communities. However, their knowledge of nature and plants was often perceived as threatening, especially by those who felt threatened or sought to exert political, religious, or social control.

The witch hunts were part of a dark chapter in European history, where superstitious beliefs, religious intolerance, and social conflicts led to cruel persecutions. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of innocent people, primarily women, were executed during this period. It is important to be aware of these historical injustices and to learn from them.