Drinking wine from toxic cups was the 17th century's own dubious 'detox' treatment | Aeon Videos
The antimonial cup, originating from the late 17th century, was designed for those suffering from ailments, with the belief that purging rebalanced humours.
How dogs were implicated during the Salem witch trials
In the Salem witch trials, paranoia included beliefs that dogs were in league with the devil, reflecting longstanding folklore that contributed to the era’s witchcraft hysteria.