Mistress Sidonia -

Sidonia was sentenced to death by beheading, which was carried out on a cold winter morning in 1583. Her execution took place in the Old Town Square in Prague.

1583, Prague, Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic)

Sidonia was arrested and put on trial in 1580. During the trial, she was subjected to torture in an attempt to extract a confession. Despite the physical and psychological torment, Sidonia maintained her innocence. However, her denials were seen as evidence of her guilt, and she was found guilty of witchcraft.