Episode
Salem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
58:17
Published: Tue Oct 26 2021
Description
Looking back 300 years on, it’s easy to overgeneralize why the Salem Villagers decided to persecute (and execute) their neighbors. But as much as this story has become an American history chestnut, we still don’t understand why Salem lost its mind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rosie O'Donnell hosts a podcast aimed at moving forward with heartfelt conversations with friends on the iHeart Radio app, while Stuff You Should Know presents informative topics on iHeart Radio.
00:00 - 01:26 (01:26)
Summary
Rosie O'Donnell hosts a podcast aimed at moving forward with heartfelt conversations with friends on the iHeart Radio app, while Stuff You Should Know presents informative topics on iHeart Radio.
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The belief in witches and the fear of the supernatural led to the execution of 20 innocent people during the Salem witch trials.
01:26 - 08:43 (07:17)
Summary
The belief in witches and the fear of the supernatural led to the execution of 20 innocent people during the Salem witch trials. The small early colonial towns lived in fear and witchcraft accusations were often used to settle property disputes.
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
While there was a thread of willingness to extend voting rights to non-Puritans in town, the Puritan leadership was known for harsh treatment of Quakers and dissidents, with speaking out against the trials putting one's life at risk.
08:43 - 12:54 (04:10)
Summary
While there was a thread of willingness to extend voting rights to non-Puritans in town, the Puritan leadership was known for harsh treatment of Quakers and dissidents, with speaking out against the trials putting one's life at risk.
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast revisits the early days of social media through the perspective of the people who lived it.
12:54 - 18:56 (06:01)
Summary
The podcast revisits the early days of social media through the perspective of the people who lived it. The first season focuses on the rise and fall of MySpace.
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Salem witch trials were not completely baseless and might have had a few possible reasons behind the accusations.
18:56 - 25:09 (06:13)
Summary
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.
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The backlog of witchcraft accusations in Salem, Massachusetts was solved by Governor William Phipps who created a new court to try the accused and get them released from prison to get their lives back to normal.
25:09 - 30:11 (05:01)
Summary
The backlog of witchcraft accusations in Salem, Massachusetts was solved by Governor William Phipps who created a new court to try the accused and get them released from prison to get their lives back to normal.
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Salem Witch Trials were a dark part of history in which efficiency and speed led to the conviction and execution of innocent people based on spectral evidence.
30:11 - 37:43 (07:32)
Summary
The Salem Witch Trials were a dark part of history in which efficiency and speed led to the conviction and execution of innocent people based on spectral evidence.
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The "witch hunts" of the 90s, spearheaded by young activists like Mona Chalabi, paved the way for marginalized voices to have a platform on the internet and beyond.
37:44 - 43:58 (06:13)
Summary
The "witch hunts" of the 90s, spearheaded by young activists like Mona Chalabi, paved the way for marginalized voices to have a platform on the internet and beyond. They made the internet feel exciting and dangerous, and were a vital part of advocating for change in a time when young people had little agency.
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The validity of eyewitness accounts in legal proceedings is questioned, as there often isn't hard evidence.
43:58 - 48:37 (04:39)
Summary
The validity of eyewitness accounts in legal proceedings is questioned, as there often isn't hard evidence. A recent study took eyewitness accounts and plotted them, but it is not clear how much weight they should have in court.
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Salem Witch Trials were fueled in part by personal grudges, land disputes, and economic grabs, rather than just by spectral evidence.
48:37 - 53:48 (05:10)
Summary
The Salem Witch Trials were fueled in part by personal grudges, land disputes, and economic grabs, rather than just by spectral evidence. Wealthy merchant Philip English was a victim of this, losing his possessions during the trials.
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This transcript snippet touches on family dynamics and how a podcast like Stuff You Should Know can bring people together despite changes and differences in family relationships.
53:48 - 57:30 (03:42)
Summary
This transcript snippet touches on family dynamics and how a podcast like Stuff You Should Know can bring people together despite changes and differences in family relationships.