History is full of people who took things too far. Humans are gifted at turning on one another, a skill we’ve honed over the millennia. But when a small town in colonial Massachusetts needed a scapegoat for a dying hero, they discovered a target who refused to go down without a fight. * * *This episode of Lore was sponsored by:Stamps.com: Visit Stamps.com, click on the microphone in the top-right of the homepage, and type LORE to begin your 4-week trial which includes a free digital scale and up to $55 in free postage.Harry’s: Want a better shave? Go visit Harrys.com and use the offer code LORE to save $5 off their amazing starter kit. That's a month of shaving for $10 + free shipping!* * *Official Lore WebsiteSupport LoreNovels by Aaron MahnkeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices