Marcus Calder

About the Author

Marcus Calder is a historian and author whose work delves into the shadowy intersections of technology, folklore, and societal hysteria. With a background in medieval studies, he uncovers how innovations like the printing press amplified myths and fueled persecutions, reshaping our understanding of historical narratives. Calder's research draws from primary sources and forgotten archives, revealing the fabricated truths that underpin cultural fears. His latest book, The Gutenberg Ghost: How the Printing Press Fabricated Ancient Truths and Invented the Witch (Witchcraft Files of England: The Trials, Laws, and Lies That Built the Great Witch Hunt Book 6), explores the role of early media in the witch hunts, blending meticulous scholarship with gripping storytelling to challenge long-held assumptions about the past.