# Breaking Bread - Episode 7: The Bewitched Bread of Salem
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## Intro **Welcome, bread lovers and mystery enthusiasts, to another episode of "Breaking Bread"! I'm your host, Rachel Parker, and today we're diving into a tale that's part history, part mystery, and all kinds of crusty.** We're traveling back in time to 1692, to a little town called Salem. You might think you know this story, but trust me, you haven't heard it quite like this before. So, grab a slice of your favorite bread (make sure it's not cursed), and let's get this loaf on the road! ## The Bewitched Bread of Salem Picture this: it's 1692, and we're walking down a dirt road in Salem, Massachusetts. The air is thick with tension, and whispers of witchcraft flutter from house to house like leaves in the wind. But what if I told you that the real culprit behind the madness wasn't witches at all, but something much more... *breadly*? Imagine biting into a warm slice of bread, its earthy rye flavor filling your mouth. Now, imagine that
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Language:
en
Release Date:
07/14/2024 05:26:14
Authors:
Podcraftr
Genres:
society
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# Breaking Bread - Episode: The Bewitched Bread of Salem ## Intro
Release Date: 7/14/2024
Duration: 2 Mins
Description: In this episode of "Breaking Bread", Rachel Parker whisks us back to 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, connecting the chaos of the infamous witch trials to a potential culprit: ergot, a hallucination-inducing fungus on rye. Investigating how something as innocuous as bread could potentially instigate mass hysteria and societal havoc, Rachel explores the theory of ergot-contaminated rye being a major factor in the onset of the trials. This theory is presented alongside the historical depth and complexity of the witch trials. Rachel also recommends resources for further exploration of bread's role in history while inviting listeners to share their bread-related mysteries for possible feature in future episodes.
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
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