Magic everywhere: Up to the 17th century, crystals found in Switzerland's alpine regions were commonly believed to be unmeltable ice with magical properties. Equally widespread was the belief that a menstruating woman's touch could spoil a cow's milk.
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The soundscape accompanying the interview with Prof. Peter Brugger is based on infrasonic recordings made at Place Catherine-Repond, situated on the hill Le Guintzet in Fribourg, named after the last person convicted of
witchcraft and burned at this location
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