Episode notes
🕯️Halloween is one of the biggest cultural holidays in the United States, and one of the darkest stories connected to it is the Salem Witch Trials. In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will explore what really happened in Massachusetts in 1692, when dozens of people — mostly women — were accused of witchcraft and punished for crimes they did not commit. You will learn about the Puritan belief system, fear of the devil, strict gender roles, and the mass panic that led to these tragic events.
You will also discover the real historical theories behind the accusations, including ergot poisoning, social control, religious extremism, and paranoia. Through this true story, you will build your English vocabulary, improve your listening comprehension, and understand an important moment in American history that still influences books, T ...
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