EPISODE · Feb 28, 2022 · 53 MIN
Witches
from Poko Ponders · host SaltWire
When we think of witches, we think of an old, unattractive woman (sometimes green skinned) with a pointy hat, a cauldron and a broomstick. But their history is a bit sadder and more tragic, with some of the most famous stories stemming from the Salem witch trials in the 17th century.In this spooktober special of Poko Ponders, SaltWire host Sarah Poko invites Beth Terry back to talk about the history of witches in Canada and how they have evolved from devilish beings to Halloween must-haves.
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When we think of witches, we think of an old, unattractive woman (sometimes green skinned) with a pointy hat, a cauldron and a broomstick. But their history is a bit sadder and more tragic, with some of the most famous stories stemming from the Salem witch trials in the 17th century.In this spooktober special of Poko Ponders, SaltWire host Sarah Poko invites Beth Terry back to talk about the history of witches in Canada and how they have evolved from devilish beings to Halloween must-haves.
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