Michelle is here and we are diving into the factual history behind the events of the Salem Witch Trials, starting with the now out-of-print Chick Tract that's the most historically accurate one I've ever read. In today's Culty History lesson, we discuss "spectral evidence", the impact of accusations, and the underlying motives of land disputes, while drawing parallels between the trials and modern societal fears. Throughout our chat, we emphasize the cyclical nature of mass hysteria events and the importance of understanding history so we are not doomed to repeat it.But first, the McRib is back and we need to talk about it.Show NotesMcRibLocator.comFurious McDonald’s fans erupt after cult classic McRib sells out within hours of returnHow McDonald's McRib Became A Cult ClassicChick Tract of the Week! : Satan Comes to Salem (Out of Print)Sources:A Brief History of the Salem Witch TrialsWorld History.org - Salem Witch TrialsHistory.com - Salem Witch TrialsSalem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription ProjectSalem Witch Trials of 1692The Truth About the Salem Witch Trials (TikTok)What Caused the Salem Witch Crisis? P1 (TikTok)r/AskHistorians : Is there any truth to the theory that witches were just a way to target independent and self sufficient women?The Influence ContinuumOut of MLM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BITE Model⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LAMLM Book Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MLM Dupes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How can you help?