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fromAeon
15 hours ago

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.
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fromThe Conversation
9 months ago

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.
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