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The Salem Witch Trials and the Blurry Lines Between Fact and Fiction
18:56 - 25:09 (06:13)
The Salem witch trials were not completely baseless and might have had a few possible reasons behind the accusations. It picked up steam when more and more girls around the village suffered bewitchment and blamed each other.
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In this episode, the hosts trace the history of the Salem witch trials and how a convergence of events – including religious strife, politics, and folk magic – led to the deadly hysteria that claimed the lives of numerous innocent people.
18:56 - 22:04 (03:07)
Salem witch trials
Summary
In this episode, the hosts trace the history of the Salem witch trials and how a convergence of events – including religious strife, politics, and folk magic – led to the deadly hysteria that claimed the lives of numerous innocent people.
ChapterThe Salem Witch Trials and the Blurry Lines Between Fact and Fiction
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The idea of accusing women on the margins of society as witches was a well-established tradition, as they were typically perceived as "other" and considered to be engaging in suspicious behavior.
22:04 - 25:09 (03:05)
Witchcraft
Summary
The idea of accusing women on the margins of society as witches was a well-established tradition, as they were typically perceived as "other" and considered to be engaging in suspicious behavior.