Why Did The Salem Witch Trials Happen? (with Stacy Schiff)
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April 5, 2026 · 1h 8m
About this episode
This episode explores the reasons behind the Salem Witch Trials with guest Stacy Schiff.
Podcast: Ivory Tower Boiler Room Episode: Why Did The Salem Witch Trials Happen? (with Stacy Schiff) Pub date: 2026-03-22 Details: https://www.listennotes.com/e/58b9d793bb054ef889fca1f8c92f4ca8/ The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Dr. Andrew Rimby , which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
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Host: Dr. Andrew Rimby
Guest: Stacy Schiff
Topics covered
- Salem Witch Trials
- history
- witch hunts
- societal fears
- cultural impact
Keywords
- Salem Witch Trials
- Stacy Schiff
- history
- witch hunts
- cultural impact
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