SALEM Ep. 6 | Interview: Emerson Baker

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SALEM Ep. 6 | Interview: Emerson Baker

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Professor Emerson Baker is an authority on the Salem witch trials. His book, "A Storm of Witchcraft," was a vital resource for this show. In this episode, he shines a light on many aspects of the crisis, including his thoughts on the biggest question of all: How did this happen? For more details, please visit www.blackbarrelmedia.com
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SALEM Ep. 6 | Interview: Emerson Baker: Professor Emerson Baker is an authority on the Salem witch trials. His book, "A Storm of Witchcraft," was a vital resource for this show. In this episode, he shines a light on many aspects of crisis, including his thoughts on the biggest question of... by Infamous America
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