Rye Madness & The Salem Witch Trials

Rye Madness & The Salem Witch Trials

Was a mysterious fungus behind the Salem Witch Trials? Drew Hannush from the podcast "Whiskey Lore" discusses his research into Salem, particularly the rye madness theory aka ergotism. Drew emphasizes the need for continuous inquiry, the interconnectedness of history and spirits, and the difficulty of understanding historical events through a modern lens. Dive into the mysteries of one of the darkest moments of early American Colonial history.


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