Episode 116: Witches - From Salem To Witches In Horror Films

In this episode, Matt and Tara explore the fascinating and complex history of witches - from the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 to modern Wicca and paganism, then dive into witches in horror films and television.

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Episode captioned on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vr0ieaJZy34

• Time Life: Witches and Witchcraft

• Scott Cunningham Wicca books

• History.com: "Witches, Real Origins, Hunts and Trials" - https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-witches

• The Atlantic: "Inside Paganism" - https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2014/10/inside-paganism/381764/

• Salem Witch Museum - https://salemwitchmuseum.com/

Special thanks to Megan Loney, Rachel Sullivan, Emily Cole, and Emily Fornof for research contributions!

Follow Tara Garwood: https://www.instagram.com/tarakatafilms/

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