Katharina Kepler, mother of famed astronomer Johannes Kepler, suffered over a year of torture following accusations that she was a witch. The elderly woman endured a six-year trial that finally led to her being declared innocent and released.
The fascinating story was revealed after
Ulinka Rublack, a professor of early modern history, searched through piles of documents about the trial of Katharina Kepler. Want to learn more about this incredible case? Click through to find out more.