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Selects: Salem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
31 October 2026

Selects: Salem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know

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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. Listen to this classic episode to find out what we think we know and what we don't.

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