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Witch Hunt 15: Stacy Schiff Explains the Salem Witch Trials in Under 15 Minutes
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This episode features an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff, discussing her book 'The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem' and exploring the Salem Witch Trials. Schiff addresses common misconceptions about the trials, such as the method of execution and the demographics of the accused, and delves into the complicated array of factors that led to the witch-hunt, including political, social, and environmental influences. The episode also touches on the broader impact of the trials on American history, linking it to themes of reason vs. fear and the importance of historical awareness in preventing similar miscarriages of justice.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support152 episodes
Manage episode 408484488 series 3392176
This episode features an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff, discussing her book 'The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem' and exploring the Salem Witch Trials. Schiff addresses common misconceptions about the trials, such as the method of execution and the demographics of the accused, and delves into the complicated array of factors that led to the witch-hunt, including political, social, and environmental influences. The episode also touches on the broader impact of the trials on American history, linking it to themes of reason vs. fear and the importance of historical awareness in preventing similar miscarriages of justice.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support152 episodes
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