Skip to content
PodcastMentions logo
PodcastMentions
Back to The Rest Is History
The Rest Is History artwork
Indexed 3 mentions
The Rest Is HistoryMay 11, 2023

331: American Witches

Summary, books mentioned, transcript quotes, and timestamps for 331: American Witches on The Rest Is History.

Books mentioned
The Ruin of All Witchesthe rune of all witchesWitchcraft
Listen
Loading the embedded player…
Open audio sourceMore from The Rest Is History
Context before you listen

331: American Witches mentions The Ruin of All Witches by Malcolm Gaskell, the rune of all witches, and Witchcraft with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

The Ruin of All Witchesthe rune of all witchesWitchcraft
3 books from this episode
The Ruin of All Witches
Malcolm Gaskell

Malcolm, welcome to The Rest is History.

the rune of all witches

So let's bring in two of the main players in this story that you tell so brilliantly in your book, the rune of all witches.

Witchcraft

Three snakes were slithering across the room towards him.

Episode summary
It’s 1647, and in New England, where puritan settlers live in fear of God’s wrath and a hostile indigenous population, there are rumours coming from Boston, and up the Connecticut valley, that witches are to blame for the death of local children… In today’s episode, Tom and Dominic are joined by historian Malcolm Gaskill, as they discuss witch crazes, hunts and trials in the 17th century, with a particular focus on the town of Springfield, Massachusetts. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith
Mention timeline

Jump between the book moments.

View every mention
The Ruin of All Witches
Malcolm Gaskell

The host mentions 'The Ruin of All Witches' to provide a deeper understanding of the witch-hunting phenomenon in 17th…

Card
the rune of all witches

The host discusses the complexities of migration to New England, particularly through the lens of Mary Lewis, a Welsh…

Card
Witchcraft

The host discusses the historical context of witchcraft in New England, particularly focusing on a chilling tale from…

Card
Book mentions3
Media mentions0
Quick answers

Quick FAQ

Answers to common summary, books, and takeaway questions for this episode.

What is 331: American Witches about?

Summary, books mentioned, transcript quotes, and timestamps for 331: American Witches on The Rest Is History.

Listen to the episode

What are the main takeaways from 331: American Witches?

These are the strongest takeaways surfaced by the transcript, summary copy, and linked mentions for 331: American Witches.

  • The conversation centers on historical migration to New England.
  • A second recurring theme is witch-hunting in New England.
  • Referenced books include The Ruin of All Witches by Malcolm Gaskell and the rune of all witches.
  • The strongest audience signal points to History enthusiasts and those interested in witchcraft narratives and Readers interested in historical migration and personal narratives..
Listen with timestamps

Which books are mentioned in 331: American Witches?

The Ruin of All Witches by Malcolm Gaskell, the rune of all witches, and Witchcraft are the clearest linked books in this episode, each tied back to transcript timestamps and quote cards.

Jump to books mentioned

Why are listeners searching for 331: American Witches?

331: American Witches keeps attracting summary-style searches because this page combines episode context, transcript quotes, book references, and direct jump links back into the audio.

See topic signals
Topic and sentiment signals

Aggregated from transcript-derived mention metadata for better topical navigation and citation.

Top triggers
historical migration to New England(1)witch-hunting in New England(1)witchcraft in New England(1)
Mention sentiment
Deep Dive(3)
Audience signals
History enthusiasts and those interested in witchcraft narrativesReaders interested in historical migration and personal narratives.Historians and enthusiasts of early American history

Books Mentioned

The full list below is ranked by how useful each mention is to a listener: stronger recommendation language, clearer quote context, and better timestamp support rise first.

The Ruin of All Witches cover
The Ruin of All Witches
Malcolm Gaskell
Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in witchcraft narrativesOften cited around witch-hunting in New England

“Malcolm Gaskell discusses his book, which starts with a gripping account of witchcraft in New England, specifically referencing a chilling story involving Jonathan Taylor.”

View mention details
Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in witchcraft narratives
Key quote: “Malcolm, welcome to The Rest is History.”
The host mentions 'The Ruin of All Witches' to provide a deeper understanding of the witch-hunting phenomenon in 17th century New England. The book serves as a gripping account of the historical context and the societal fears that fueled these events.
Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Check price
the rune of all witches cover
the rune of all witches
Best for Readers interested in historical migration and personal narratives.Often cited around historical migration to New England

“The discussion brings in two main players in the story, one being a Welsh maid servant named Mary Lewis, highlighting her struggles and the context of her migration.”

View mention details
Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in historical migration and personal narratives.
Key quote: “So let's bring in two of the main players in this story that you tell so brilliantly in your book, the rune of all witches.”
The host discusses the complexities of migration to New England, particularly through the lens of Mary Lewis, a Welsh maid servant. The mention of 'The Rune of All Witches' serves to highlight the historical narrative and personal struggles faced by individuals like Mary during this period.
Amazon search results · affiliate link
Find on Amazon
Witchcraft cover
Witchcraft
Best for Historians and enthusiasts of early American historyOften cited around witchcraft in New England

“I said, I'm going to do this amazing podcast, this fantastic book, Witchcraft.”

View mention details
Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Historians and enthusiasts of early American history
Key quote: “Three snakes were slithering across the room towards him.”
The host discusses the historical context of witchcraft in New England, particularly focusing on a chilling tale from 1651. This leads to a broader exploration of the themes of paranoia and the darker aspects of early American society.
Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Check price
Weekly source-backed picks

Get the strongest books from new The Rest Is History episodes.

A short weekly email with transcript-backed book recommendations, source quotes, and exact moments from recently indexed episodes.

The Ruin of All Witches
The Rest Is History · 4:39
Malcolm, welcome to The Rest is History.
the rune of all witches
The Rest Is History · 20:01
So let's bring in two of the main players in this story that you tell so brilliantly in your book, the rune of all witches.
Witchcraft
The Rest Is History · 43:23
Three snakes were slithering across the room towards him.
One useful email a week. Unsubscribe anytime.
Shop This Episode

Pick up the books after you hear them in context.

The Ruin of All Witches cover
Mentioned at 4:39
The Ruin of All Witches
Malcolm Gaskell

The host mentions 'The Ruin of All Witches' to provide a deeper understanding of the witch-hunting phenomenon in 17th century New England. The book…

Check priceJump to mention
Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
the rune of all witches cover
Mentioned at 20:01
the rune of all witches

The host discusses the complexities of migration to New England, particularly through the lens of Mary Lewis, a Welsh maid servant. The mention of…

Find on AmazonJump to mention
Amazon search results · affiliate link
Witchcraft cover
Mentioned at 43:23
Witchcraft

The host discusses the historical context of witchcraft in New England, particularly focusing on a chilling tale from 1651. This leads to a broader…

Check priceJump to mention
Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link

Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

No movie or documentary mentions yet

This episode does not have extracted media mentions yet.