Mon. 10/24 - Eau de Witchcraft

Why scents and fragrances have been so strongly associated with witchcraft throughout time and how those associations influence witchcraft, feminism, and misogyny today. Plus, a wild bison has been born in England for the first time in thousands of years. And, if you’re in the mood for a long, lonely drive, I’ve got you covered both virtually and on the asphalt. Sponsors: American Musical Supply, Use code COOL at https://ter.li/AmericanMusicalSupply-COOL for $20 off your next purchase of over $100 Indeed, Indeed.com/goodnews Links: Smells like witch spirit: How the ancient world’s scented sorceresses influence ideas about magic today (The Conversation) Revolutionary Witchcraft: A Guide to Magical Activism by Sarah Lyons Religion and the Decline of Magic: Studies in Popular Beliefs in Sixteenth and Seventeenth-Century England by Keith Thomas First wild European bison born in the UK for thousands of years (Natural History Museum) Baby bison born in Kent countryside (BBC) First wild bison born in UK for centuries at Canterbury woods following shock pregnancy (Kent Online) Slow Roads, a "chill" driving game you can play for free in your browser (Boing Boing) The loneliest roads in America (BigThink) America’s Quietest Routes (GeoTab) Jackson Bird on Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices