Susannah Cahalan: The Acid Queen takes listeners deep into the extraordinary story of journalist and author Susannah Cahalan, whose bestselling memoir Brain on Fire documented her battle with a rare autoimmune disease that was misdiagnosed as psychosis. She went on to write The Great Pretender, an investigation into the blurred lines between sanity and madness and the legacy of 1970s psychiatric experiments. In this episode, Cahalan turns to her latest book, The Acid Queen, a bold exploration...
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Susannah Cahalan: The Acid Queen takes listeners deep into the extraordinary story of journalist and author Susannah Cahalan, whose bestselling memoir Brain on Fire documented her battle with a rare autoimmune disease that was misdiagnosed as psychosis. She went on to write The Great Pretender, an investigation into the blurred lines between sanity and madness and the legacy of 1970s psychiatric experiments. In this episode, Cahalan turns to her latest book, The Acid Queen, a bold exploration...
History of witchcraft: Interview with Prof. Marion Gibson from University of Exeter
Leaf & Elfie: Curious Talks
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2 years ago
History of witchcraft: Interview with Prof. Marion Gibson from University of Exeter
In this episode we speak to Professor of Renaissance and Magical Literatures, Marion Gibson from University of Exeter. From Salem to rural Sussex - Marion investigates witch trials and what they can tell us about culture, politics, religion and gender throughout history. Marion helps us explore questions: Were women the only ones accused of casting spells? What motivated communities to turn on their friends? Why might some women be seen as dangerous and 'bewitching'? Marion's book on wi...
Leaf & Elfie: Curious Talks
Susannah Cahalan: The Acid Queen takes listeners deep into the extraordinary story of journalist and author Susannah Cahalan, whose bestselling memoir Brain on Fire documented her battle with a rare autoimmune disease that was misdiagnosed as psychosis. She went on to write The Great Pretender, an investigation into the blurred lines between sanity and madness and the legacy of 1970s psychiatric experiments. In this episode, Cahalan turns to her latest book, The Acid Queen, a bold exploration...
