#246 - Daniel A. Gagnon: THE WITCH TRIALS OF REBECCA NURSE, Strangeness In Salem, Specters, Modern Day "Witch Hunts," Executions, & Ergot Poisoning?

On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Daniel A. Gagnon and Zach discuss the witch trials of Rebecca Nurse that took place in Salem, the factors that led to over 20 people being executed during the witch trials of 1692, how the strangeness in Salem began, specters and the actual accusations of the accusers, the execution of Rebecca Nurse, modern-day "witch hunts," lessons we can learn from the witch trials, whether or not psychedelic ergot poisoning sparked the witch trials, and more.   Guest bio: Dan is the author of 'A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse' and has spent many years researching the Salem Village Witch-Hunt of 1692, and Danvers history in general. He serves on the board of directors of the Rebecca Nurse Homestead Museum in Danvers, is a member of the Danvers Historical Society, and serves on the Town of Danvers’ Salem Village Historic District Commission.   SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/    DANIEL A. GAGNON LINKS:  'A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, & Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse': https://bit.ly/3wMmuOu  Website: https://danielgagnonhistory.com/  Salem Walking Tours 2024: https://bit.ly/3QVwNGP  Rebecca Nurse Homestead: https://bit.ly/4bsntlQ  Twitter: https://x.com/dangagnonusa    AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoro YouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromag Newsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesource YouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF   To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The AUXORO Podcast to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. It takes 30 seconds and the importance of getting good reviews cannot be overstated.    Thank you for your support:  Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbha Review us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt