Selects: Salem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
Podcast:Stuff You Should Know Published On: Sat Oct 31 2026 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. Listen to this classic episode to find out what we think we know and what we don't.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.