Founders
Episode 60 of the Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft podcast, hosted by Corinne Wieben, titled "Founders" was published on February 7, 2025 and runs 18 minutes.
February 7, 2025 ·18m · Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft
Summary
In the summer of 1836, against a backdrop of economic instability and fervent religious revival, Joseph Smith, accompanied by his brother Hyrum, Oliver Cowdery, and Sidney Rigdon, set forth on a journey that would forever connect them to the notorious witch trials that took place centuries earlier in Salem, Massachusetts. This episode brings you the story of seer stones, witch trials, and the life of Joseph Smith. Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purp...
Episode Description
In the summer of 1836, against a backdrop of economic instability and fervent religious revival, Joseph Smith, accompanied by his brother Hyrum, Oliver Cowdery, and Sidney Rigdon, set forth on a journey that would forever connect them to the notorious witch trials that took place centuries earlier in Salem, Massachusetts. This episode brings you the story of seer stones, witch trials, and the life of Joseph Smith.
Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet.
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