Best Witchtrials Podcasts (2024)

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Piety and Heartwork in Covenanter Scotland 1:01:30

3+ y ago1:01:30

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Witch Hunt Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07rn38z/episodes/downloads Time Travels: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b094d4hl/episodes/downloads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Samuel Hume

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3 men & the Witchtrials of Salem & Paisley 1:23:05

3+ y ago1:23:05

1:23:05

What is the truth behind the witch-trials in Salem USA & Scotland? We look at when they started & why, some of the key witches accused and their accusers. How where they tortured, why and was there really a dark force that needed to be sought out........By kendal

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3 men & another Kennedy assassination. A look into the conspiracy around the death of RFK. 1:16:39

3+ y ago1:16:39

1:16:39

A deep-dive into the circumstances of the 2nd Kennedy brother to be assassinated. Was Sirhan Sirhan working alone & if so why has he no memory of the shooting? How do you get 13 bullets from an 8 shot gun? Why did the police burn a bullet ridden door on the night of the assassination but not include it in any reports? Who exactly was the girl in th…

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3 men check in to the "Murder Castle". The horrific true story of HH Holmes 1:15:10

3+ y ago1:15:10

1:15:10

An in depth look into the life & crimes of HH Holmes. The first American serial Killer but was he acting alone? Did he visit London at the same time as the Ripper murders & was he responsible for over 200 deaths in the USA? Was his hotel in fact a real life "Hostel" horror story........By kendal

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3 men & a White Fiat. A look at the death of Princess Diana & Dodi Al-Fayed. 1:36:20

3+ y ago1:36:20

1:36:20

A look at the death of Princess Diana & Dodi Al Fayed. Who has tampered with the evidence & why. Who was driving the white Fiat that hit her car & was she right that the security services wanted to kill her.... An insight into how the night panned out and why the events as officially stated range from unlikely to blatantly false. Using a mixture of…

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3 men & a crystal ball. 2021, Covid, Trump, celebrity deaths & sports predictions. What does the future hold 1:34:54

3+ y ago1:34:54

1:34:54

2021 Covid, Trump, celebrity deaths & sports predictions. What does the future hold?By kendal

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3 men go to the moon....... Or DO they? 1:41:57

4y ago1:41:57

1:41:57

A look at the moon landings, the evidence, conspiracies and ask, if we did go there, why have we not been back?........By Fake history

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045 - Wittenberg to Witches 35:46

4y ago35:46

35:46

Ben Jacobs of Wittenberg to Westphalia and Sam Hume of the History of Witchcraft sat down for a chat about witch panics, memes, authority, and the importance of getting angry while also staying calm. Check out Ben's Podcast: https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ Music: Intro music is See These Bones by Nada Surf. Spective - Bridge Valle…

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3 men & a triple agent, Epstein & Madeleine Mccann. Epstein Pt 2 1:23:40

4y ago1:23:40

1:23:40

The finale of our look at Epstein and his backers. Mossad, The Russian state and American officials. Who controls him & who brought him down? We also finally bring to light the links between Freud, the British government and the disappearance of Madie Mccann. Groundbreaking ......By Fake History

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3 men, a private island & the safe of secrets...Jeffrey Epstein Pt 1 1:45:09

4y ago1:45:09

1:45:09

Part 1 of a special look at Jeffrey Epstein. Who was he, what was his background and what was the plan. Did he kill himself, was he silenced or is he still alive?By Fake History

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3 men and a gremlin look for Amelia Earhart 1:12:16

4y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Searching for the truth in the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart. We look at source material and reports at the time as well as personal letters to decide the truth. Was she drowned, a captured spy or brought down by "Gremlins" (yes really....).By John/Lee/Kendal

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3 men & a family BBQ 1:21:17

4y ago1:21:17

1:21:17

Join us as we look into the mysterious fire & "deaths" (disappearance?) at the Sodder family home in USA 1945. Was it an accident, the mafia seeking revenge, Nazi sympathisers or a father seeking to protect his family. Why were no remains found from the 5 children and were they even there?By kendal

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3 men, 1 little girl & no baby sitters, the story of Maddie McCann 1:38:32

4y ago1:38:32

1:38:32

An examination of the disappearance in of Maddie McCann. What happened? Who is responsible and why has the British Police investigation been so 1 sided? A look at all the theories and possible suspects in the case.By kendal

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3 men go missing from a lighthouse 1:12:38

4y ago1:12:38

1:12:38

A look at the mysterious disappearance of 3 lighthouse keepers. Was it an accident, a murder/suicide or something entirely more eerie? Odd links between Dyatlov Pass, Aleister Crowley and the Kings & Lords of hell are discussed. What has caused 3 men to experience the "worst storm they have ever known", when the weather was apparently calm?…

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3 men search for the Zodiac killer 1:26:59

4y ago1:26:59

1:26:59

A look at all the main suspects including a couple of new ones and a possible new link. Was it really the Zodiac killers?By kendal

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3 men hunt the Jack the Ripper 1:21:57

4y ago1:21:57

1:21:57

Why has the legacy of Jack the ripper endured & what made him (Makes him?) one of the most terrifying characters in modern history? We look at the main suspects and I make MY case for the prosecution against my favoured suspect.......By kendal

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3 Men, 1 Woman and a load of maybe dead/maybe not famous people 1:35:26

4y ago1:35:26

1:35:26

A look at some of the conspiracy theories that say famous dead people are alive (and 1 alive guy who might be dead!!). Features Elvis/Steve Jobs, Tupac, Epstein, and othersBy kendal

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3 men that REALLY don't matter explain why Black lives MATTER 1:09:52

4y ago1:09:52

1:09:52

A very personal look at why Black lives matter, why white people really can't understand why this is so important and how we must all stand up together & turn the tide & course of history.By kendal

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3 men go up Dyatlov Pass 1:17:30

4y ago1:17:30

1:17:30

A look at one of the troubling and mysterious group killings in 1959 of 9 Russian students on a skiing expedition. 2 were found with their eyes ripped out & 1 with her tongue. One of our more heated debates and truly remains one of the most disturbing episodes in recent history. Was it the KGB, UFO's, Soundwaves, Yeti or a mysterious evil entity? Y…

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3 men solve JFK. A conspiracy which finally ties the strings together 1:22:37

4y ago1:22:37

1:22:37

A look into the JFK assassination. We re-look at forgotten source material, bringing new insight and a groundbreaking new theory into light. Think you have seen and read everything there is to know? Think again...............By kendal

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3 men & a UFO 57:37

4y ago57:37

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A look at the UFO phenomenon, are they military? Are we being visited from another planet? Listen to some of the most compelling cases if relatively unknown cases of recent times. Find no answers and lots of questions right here.By kendal

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3 men kill a serial 1:21:32

4y ago1:21:32

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An overview look at some of the better known serial killers in Britain and what there motivations where & what caused them to be caught. Are they really the worst offenders, or were they in reality just the worst at it allowing them to be caught?By kendal

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3 men go bump in the night 1:09:56

4y ago1:09:56

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Today we look at local ghost stories in Aberdeen & also discuss the possible causes of the phenomena. Features some of the scarier experiences that we have had over our years in some of the best hotels in Britain.By kendal

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3 men & a Bug 1:14:11

4+ y ago1:14:11

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A humorous and unconventional look at the coronavirus. Where has it come from, where is it going and how the hell do we get back on holiday!By Fake History

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044 - Early Modern English Witchcraft with Professor Darren Oldridge 42:02

4+ y ago42:02

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Prof. Oldridge joins me to talk about witchcraft and religion in early Stuart England, The recommended books, available from all good retailers, are: Strange Histories (2017) The Supernatural in Tudor and Stuart England (2016) The Witchcraft Reader (2019) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Extra - Sound Education Experience 21:49

5y ago21:49

21:49

This is just a short catch up episode to share what I experienced at Sound Education 2019. I met so many great podcasters, many that I've listened to for years and many more that are now in my queue. www.SoundEducation.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Samuel Hume

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Bonus - What's it like to make a History Podcast (feat. Dead Ideas) 44:04

5+ y ago44:04

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In a special episode BT Newberg and I talk about the highs and lows of making a history podcast. What made us want to start a podcast? Why did we pick the subjects we did? When did I decide to change focus to Pax Britannica? What are the best and worst things about it? Peak behind the curtain! Go check out Dead Ideas: https://deadideas.net/ Check o…

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Introducing Pax Britannica 8:24

5+ y ago8:24

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A short introduction and clip from the first episode of Pax Britannica. Follow the links below to find my new show your favourite way! Show Page: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ADL3707263633 Website: https://paxbritannica.info iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/pax-britannica/id1451859986?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FQwq…

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043 - Salem, Massachusetts 35:37

5+ y ago35:37

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If anyone has heard of a particular witch trial, they will have heard of Salem. It's an infamous part of early American history, and everywhere in popular culture. Today's episode will be explaining the main theories as to why the small village of Salem, Massachusetts began the greatest witch panic in American history. This episode primarily made u…

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042 - Witchcraft in Russia with Prof. Valerie Kivelson 50:21

5+ y ago50:21

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I'm delighted to speak with Valerie Kivelson, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of History at the University of Michigan. Professor Kivelson graduated from Harvard University magna cum laude in 1980, and received her PhD from Stanford University in 1988. Since then Professor Kivelson has been a prolific author of books and papers covering topics as varie…

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041 - Halloween - From Pagan, to Christian, to Party 49:19

6y ago49:19

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Today we cover the development of Halloween - its development from a Celtic harvest festival, which may or may not have involved the ritual slaughter of infant children, and its merger with the Christian holy days of All Saints and All Souls, emerging from the melting pot of American society as something new and old, traditional and commercial. Man…

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040 - The Pilgrims 29:05

6y ago29:05

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In this episode we cover the early history of English colonisation in the Americas, and the growth and expansion of New England in particular. This episode primarily makes use of the following texts: - Canny, N. 'The Origins of Empire: An Introduction', in The Oxford History of the British Empire: Volume I: The Origins of Empire (Oxford: Oxford Uni…

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039 - A War of Words 33:49

6y ago33:49

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For a full bibliography, please see the website: https://thehistoryofwitchcraft.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyofwitchcraft/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistofWitch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofWitchcraft The Recorded History Podcast Network: https://www.recordedhistory.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…

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038 - The Wroth of Woden 36:25

6y ago36:25

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The transformation of Roman Britain with the arrival of the Germanic pagans led to its own odd synthesis of superstitions and rituals. The Christianisation of these pagan kingdoms further added to the mix, as did the subsequent arrival and conversion of the Danes and Norwegians. Today's episode is all about the treatment of magic-wielders in Anglo-…

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037 - Suffer Not a Witch to Live 27:42

6y ago27:42

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This episode primarily makes use of the following texts: - Dickie, M. W., Magic and Magicians in the Greco-Roman World (2003) - Ogden, D., Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds: A Sourcebook (Oxford, 2002) For a full bibliography, please see the website: https://thehistoryofwitchcraft.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/…

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036 - Burn to Ashes 35:22

6y ago35:22

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The Witchfinder General faces humiliation on multiple fronts. His critics are uniting, his prosecutions are falling, and the ruinous cost of hiring him suddenly seems less worthwhile. This episode primarily makes use of the following texts: - Gaskill, Malcolm, Witchfinders: A Seventeenth Century English Tragedy, (2005) - Levack, Brian, ‘State-Build…

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035 - A Magazine of Scandal 27:41

6y ago27:41

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This week's episode continues the trials of East Anglia, as we see the result of the Witchfinder General's efforts in the summer assizes of Chelmsford and Bury St. Edmunds. One was headed by the Earl of Warwick, a noble with little in the way of legal training, and the other by a triumvirate of two priests and a lawyer. One goes exceptionally well …

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034 - The Witchfinder General 35:02

6y ago35:02

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This episode primarily makes use of the following texts: - Gaskill, Malcolm, Witchfinders: A Seventeenth Century English Tragedy, (2005) - Levack, Brian, ‘State-Building and Witch-Hunting’, in Oldridge, Darren (ed.), The Witchcraft Reader, 2002 - Purkiss, DIane, The English Civil War: A People's History, (2007) - Jackson, Louise, ‘Witches, Wives an…

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033 - Satan's Kingdom Divided 39:28

6y ago39:28

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In today's episode, the infamous Witch-Finder General begins his campaign through south-eastern England, as we discuss the opening accusations of the greatest and deadliest witch hunt in English history. This episode primarily makes use of the following texts: - Gaskill, Malcolm, Witchfinders: A Seventeenth Century English Tragedy, (2005) - Levack,…

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032 - Never a Cross Left 36:18

6y ago36:18

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The Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins, did not exist in a vacuum. How could this man, who had no formal authority, tour South-East England and not only execute hundreds of 'witches', but find cheering crowds and grateful magistrates waiting for him? Today's episode will examine the possible reasons why the Hopkins witch craze was so exceptional …

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031 - It's Treason, then. 31:52

6y ago31:52

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Today's episode covers the escalating conflict between Charles I and Parliament, as harsh words led to outright war. We also look at the simmering discontent among elements of the English population to the limited prosecutions of witches, spearheaded by the Stuart court. This episode primarily makes use of the following sources: Gaskill, Malcolm, ‘…

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030 - The Lynching of John Lambe 19:35

6+ y ago19:35

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This week, we have a shorter episode while I brush up on my Civil War knowledge. Doctor John Lambe was the personal magician of the Duke of Buckingham, a favourite of James and an ally of Charles. Yet, the reputation of Dr Lambe was so poor that even these lofty connections couldn't save him... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…

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029 - By the Sword of the Magistrate 36:49

6+ y ago36:49

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In today's episode we see the tide turn on the English witch trials. By the end of his reign, James is unwilling to entertain the more ludicrous accusations and his heir, Charles I, continues this approach. Puritanism, the new bogeyman of the Anglican church, appears the most vocal supporter of the trials, and so the established clergy approach the…

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XXVIII - The Burning of Prospero 36:12

6+ y ago36:12

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At the great Council of Nikaea, an issue that threatened to split an empire apart was finally settled. Yet, when one of the Emperor's own sons rejects the decision, his brother is dispatched at the head of a Legion to bring his errant son to heel and bring unity to His Imperium. +The Emperor Protects+ This episode primarily makes use of the followi…

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027 - A Wonderful Discovery 32:36

6+ y ago32:36

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Today we look at the political intentions behind the pamphlet, the Wonderful Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster, and how it was purposefully written to match the published opinions of James I. We further examine how James began to regret both his Daemonologie and the act he had circulated in 1604, as he faced yet more cases of fraudule…

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026 - Demon Women and Foul Devices 32:48

6+ y ago32:48

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Was James VI and I truly the witch-hunting, demon-studying zealot that he has traditionally been seen as? Today we take a look at the court of King James, and hear about the trials that dotted his early reign. This episode primarily makes use of the following sources: Holmes, R., Witchcraft in British History (1974)MacFarlane, A., Witchcraft in Tud…

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025 - Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot 27:40

6+ y ago27:40

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In today's episode, we return to the narrative of early modern Britain, and finally combine the episodes on England and Scotland in the form of one man: James VI and I. We cover the problems and priorities facing James once he inherits the throne from Elizabeth; England's diplomatic situation, its religious dissidents, and a Parliament that is gett…

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024 - Fair is Foul, and Foul is Fair 46:16

6+ y ago46:16

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In today's episode, we cover the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest literary figures in English history. Specifically, we look at the supernatural elements in a number of his plays, from Henry IV and Richard III, to The Tempest and Macbeth. Straddling the reigns of Elizabeth and James, Shakespeare's career provides a window into how …

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023 - Ten Thousand Hells 26:04

6+ y ago26:04

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Drama is perhaps one of the most recognisable products of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. This week, we look at two of the more famous plays from this period which use the supernatural in their narratives; Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, and Thomas Middleton’s The Witch. Although I’m sure I’m missing someone out, someone important from thi…

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022 - Fairies, Demons, and a Cat called Satan 32:57

6+ y ago32:57

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This week, we hear about the witch beliefs commonly held by your common or garden peasant in Elizabethan and early Stuart England. The priority for your average Joe was the ability of witches to effect the physical world, and how they could help or harm. We also cover the Protestant authorities stance with traditional folklore, in a world that now …

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