033 Beyond the Burning: What Witch Trials Left Behind Part 03

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!This is the third installment in our exploration of witch trials and witch hunts in Canada. If you're just joining us, start with Episode 010: Witch Trials Part 01 and Episode 020: Hexed: Canada’s Witch Hunts Part 02 to catch the full story before diving Beyond the Burning. 🔥✨ The flames have died—but the fear never did.In the first-ever Canadian Creepies and Down the Crooked Path crossover, Valerie is joined by Amanda Joy for the third and final installment of our deep dive into the legacy of witch trials in Canada.This episode steps beyond the accusations and executions to explore what these moral panics left behind. From whispers of heresy to modern mechanisms of control, we trace how the old ways of persecution shapeshifted into new systems—embedded in law, culture, and belief.Who gets labeled a threat to the natural order? And what happens when we let fear make the rules?History doesn’t just haunt us—it shapes us.🌒 Want more tales of fear, folklore, and forgotten histories?Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends: 📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath ▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell