Welcome to Naked History, the podcast that peels back the polished layers of the past to reveal the weird, wild, and wonderful truths beneath. Hosted by historian Dyllan Gasaway, this show dives into the untold tales, strange coincidences, and overlooked events that shaped the world. From volcanic eruptions that sparked literary masterpieces to strange coincedences, absurd inventions, historical what-ifs, and the mystery of it all, you've found the right place.
Welcome to Naked History, the podcast that peels back the polished layers of the past to reveal the weird, wild, and wonderful truths beneath. Hosted by historian Dyllan Gasaway, this show dives into the untold tales, strange coincidences, and overlooked events that shaped the world. From volcanic eruptions that sparked literary masterpieces to strange coincedences, absurd inventions, historical what-ifs, and the mystery of it all, you've found the right place.
Salem burned its sanity in 1692 — and centuries later, we’re still feeling the heat.
In this Naked History: Debrief, Dyllan digs deeper into the chaos behind the witch trials: the economic feuds, the accidental survivors, the accused animals (yes, even a dog), and the bizarre system where confessing to witchcraft actually saved your life.
Plus: exploring the echoes of Salem in McCarthy-era America, and a fresh This Week in History that proves hysteria isn’t confined to one century.
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