Introducing: Don't Drink the Milk | Witch hunts – The medieval conspiracy that just won't die
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Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things from DW is a podcast that traces the unexpected backstories of everyday things that have traveled the world, by force, by chance, or by choice. In this episode, host Rachel Stewart unravels the history of witch hunts from deadly conspiracies in medieval Europe to use of the term today by powerful figures like Donald Trump. Why is it important to remember this history and how has the power shifted? More episodes of Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things can be found at: https://pod.link/1704462801
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